> Maps and spacial diagrams [...] allow us to see information from a different perspective, showing us connections and relations that would likely escape us, to

> Maps and spacial diagrams [...] allow us to see information from a different perspective, showing us connections and relations that would likely escape us, to visualise data in its spacial context. This is one reason why drawing skills are important: the ability to express ideas from a visual perspective. I think that art class in school should have a drafting/mapmaking/formal drawing component. Also...don't get rid of art class.