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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[file:Rudolf_Modley.jpg|thumb|left]] [[file:Agriculture_surpassed_by_Industry,_1938.jpg|thumb|left]] '''Rudolf Modley''' (1906–1976) was a [[pictorial statistics]] expert and a pioneer in the field of [[information design]]. He is best known for his work in developing and popularizing the use of [[isotype]] (International System of Typographic Picture Education) in the United States.<br />
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== Early Life and Education ==<br />
Rudolf Modley was born in [[Vienna]], [[Austria]] in 1906. He studied at the [[University of Vienna]], where he was influenced by the work of [[Otto Neurath]], the founder of the Isotype system. Modley became deeply interested in the use of visual symbols to communicate complex information in a clear and accessible manner.<br />
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== Career ==<br />
In the early 1930s, Modley emigrated to the [[United States]] and began working with the [[Museum of Modern Art]] in [[New York City]]. He collaborated with various government agencies, including the [[Works Progress Administration]] (WPA), to create visual aids that could be easily understood by the general public.<br />
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=== Pictorial Statistics ===<br />
Modley founded the company Pictorial Statistics Inc. in 1934, which specialized in creating visual representations of statistical data. His work was instrumental in making statistical information more accessible and engaging. He believed that pictorial statistics could bridge the gap between complex data and public understanding.<br />
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=== Contributions to Information Design ===<br />
Rudolf Modley's contributions to [[information design]] were significant. He authored several books and articles on the subject, including "How to Use Pictorial Statistics" and "Handbook of Pictorial Symbols." His work laid the foundation for modern practices in data visualization and information graphics.<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
Modley's influence can be seen in various fields, including [[graphic design]], [[data visualization]], and [[public information campaigns]]. His pioneering efforts in the use of pictorial symbols have had a lasting impact on how information is presented and understood.<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Isotype (picture language)]]<br />
* [[Otto Neurath]]<br />
* [[Information design]]<br />
* [[Data visualization]]<br />
* [[Works Progress Administration]]<br />
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