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Tufte, Edward R., 1942-

Beautiful evidence / Edward R. Tufte. - Cheshire, Conn. : Graphics Press, c2006. - 213 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 28 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Mapped pictures: images as evidence and explanation -- Sparklines: intense, simple, word-sized graphics -- Links and causal arrows: ambiguity in action -- Words, numbers, images-together -- The fundamental principles of analytical design -- Corruption in evidence presentations: effects without causes, cherry picking, overreaching, chartjunk, and the rage to conclude -- The cognitive style of PowerPoint: pitching out corrupts within -- Sculptural pedestals: meaning, practice, depedestalization -- Landscape sculptures.

0961392177 9780961392178

99956741334

2006282688


Visual communication.
Communication visuelle.
Illustration.
Visualisierung.
Visuelle Kommunikation.
Gebrauchsgraphik.
Semiotik.
Information.

519.254 TUF