History of Data Visualization 📊: From Past to Present

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This lecture explores the evolution of data visualization, beginning with its historical roots in ancient maps and early sciences, progressing through Renaissance advancements, statistical development, and industrial influences. Highlighting key contributions from figures like W.E.B. Du Bois, we discuss his groundbreaking sociological visualizations at the 1900 Paris Exposition. The 20th century brought computational tools, infographics, and aesthetic improvements. Modern trends emphasize big...