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Quotes from Semiology of graphics — Jacques Bertin

1918–2010 France

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There are as many types of questions as components in the information.

Semiology of graphics (1967)

Graphics owes its special significance to its double function as a storage mechanism and a research instrument.

Semiology of graphics (1967)

The aim of the graphic is to make the relationship among previously defined sets appear.

Semiology of graphics (1967)

A graphic is a diagram when correspondences on the plane can be established among all elements of another component.

Semiology of graphics (1967)

When the correspondences on the plane can be established among all the divisions of the same component, the construction is a network.

Semiology of graphics (1967)

Value perception dominates color perception.

Semiology of graphics (1967)

Information is the reply to a question.

Semiology of graphics (1967)

When the correspondences on the plane can be established between

Semiology of graphics (1967)

[Bertin's 'color' refers to] the repertoire of colored sensations which can be produced at equal value.

Semiology of graphics (1967)

If, in order to obtain a correct and complete answer to a given question, all other things being equal, one construction requires a shorter observation time than another construction, we can say that it is more efficient for this question.

Semiology of graphics (1967)

[Overall level questions involved an] understanding of the deep structure of the data being presented in their totality, usually comparing trends and seeing groupings.

Semiology of graphics (1967)

Graphic representation constitutes one of the basic sign-systems conceived by the human mind for the purposes of storing, understanding, and communicating essential information. As a "language" for the eye, graphics benefits from the ubiquitous properties of visual perception. As a monosemic system, it forms the rational part of the world of images.

Semiology of graphics (1967)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Jacques Bertin (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.