“The history of data and information visualization is both rich and fascinating. We have been trying to pass on our stories in a visual form since the first cave people learned how to draw on the walls of their humble homes. To quote Michael Friendly, from York University, “Those who do not know history are doomed to repeat it. But if only we could! The history of statistical graphics reveals some graphics so breathtaking in information design and artistic beauty that it is hard to imagine how they might be reproduced today.”
The main metaphor used in this design is that of a tree ring. Each each ring or circle represents a time period. The inner ring represent the earliest period and larger and more complex rings are added as time progresses. In order to view this progression, we peel off one ring at a time, starting from the earliest to the latest.
The main metaphor used in this design is that of a tree ring. Each each ring or circle represents a time period. The inner ring represent the earliest period and larger and more complex rings are added as time progresses. In order to view this progression, we peel off one ring at a time, starting from the earliest to the latest.
