DIAGRAMMATIC REPRESENTATION AND REASONING

Abstract

Abstract. The rapidly developing field of diagrammatic knowledge representation and reasoning is surveyed. The origins and rationale of the field, basic principles and methodologies, as well as selected applications are discussed. Closely related areas, like visual languages, data presentation, and visualization are briefly introduced as well. Basic sources of material for further study are indicated. Key words: diagrammatic representation, diagrammatic reasoning, visual languages, diagrams, visual programming, data presentation, visualization, knowledge representation, computer graphics, qualitative physics, geometry theorem proving. 1.