Science Icons
The Visualization of Scientific Truths
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3980958 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Ingrid Kallick-Wakker (corresponding author) |
| Year | 1994 |
| Volume | 27 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 309 |
| Publication date | 1994-01-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Leonardo (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0024-094X • E-ISSN: 1530-9282 |
| Publisher | JSTOR (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.2307/1576006 |
| OpenAlex | W2321575937 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 5 |
Scientific images satisfy our desire to see and understand complex phenomena. These idealized, attractive artificial objects can stand in for information; however, the creators of these images must balance persuasion with accuracy. Some have considered this balancing act a design problem consequent to the scientific process, yet scientists continue to communicate visually to their peers and the public and to incorporate mental models into their work. The author argues that the nature and limitations of visualization are more than a matter of design. Producers and consumers of visualization must also address the interpretive and communicative power of scientific images in society
Art · Data science · Epistemology · Scientific visualization · Visual arts · Visualization · Aesthetic Perception and Analysis · Artificial Intelligence · Cognitive Science and Education Research · Computer Science · Data Visualization and Analytics · Philosophy
| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0.11 |
| Citation span | 2008 - 2021 (14) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |