2. Pictogram
• A pictogram, also called a pictogramme,
pictograph, or simply picto, and also an ' icon',
is an ideogram that conveys its meaning
through its pictorial resemblance
3. Constructing a Pictograph
• The pictorial symbol should be self-explanatory.
• A symbol must represent a general concept.
• A symbol should be clear concise and interesting
• A symbol should suit the size of paper
• Pictographs should be simple to understand and convey
essential facts
9. Cartograms
Cartograms or statistical maps are
used to give quantitative information
on a geographical basis.
They are thus used to represent
spatial distributions
