Today we learn something about Scientology - or how to depict its history in a pleasing way. What i really like about this information graphic is the clear distinction and confrontation of the two dimensions - facts and myths of Scientology along a timeline. The shapes are qickly to identify, those of the aliens even funny in this context. The arrows ensure a clear hierarchy, but could too interlooped and create some density. The use of colours (those green and brown shades seem to be quite popular at this time) appears very homogeneous. The graphic makes use of abstract (the bar charts) and figurative (the depiction of the brain) features and resignes too much decoration. A kind of magnifier improves the readability. There exist no unfamiliar elements.
Graphic source: http://visual.ly/scientology
Hi Pascal! I agree with the analysis you've made of this graphic, but I would add that the amount of information it offers is quite big and so it looks very dense, making the reader feel a little bit overwhelmed at first look. But you're right, its organization and the hierarchy that the arrows express makes it more understandable. Good job! I also think that you've chosen a great source, as visual.ly is a very interesting site, well done!
ReplyDeleteYes, you are right, there is pretty much content and text, but as you mentioned it, the reader is leaded well through the graphic.
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