Magazines are graphic media.
A graph is a representation by means of lines and that which belongs or relates to writing and printing . A newspaper and a magazine are graphic media, for example.
Within the field of the media, we must emphasize that there is also the concept of photo reporting . This is a term used to refer to the set of photographs taken by a professional from any publication and which serves to illustrate in a broad and accurate manner a specific event or fact that has taken place.
Thus, for example, it is common that when the Oscars are presented, the publications that cover the event present on their pages an extensive photo report with snapshots of the actors' arrival at the event, the collection of the awards or the most significant speeches.
The graph as a representation
The concept comes from the Latin graphĭcus , although it has Greek origins. When applied to a description, an operation or a demonstration, it refers to that which is represented through figures or signs .
A graph is also the representation of numerical data using one or more lines that make the relationship between the data visible: "In this graph we can see how sales of our product grow in the winter and contract in the summer" , "The manager asked me for a graph with the advertising campaign expenses and the sales for the month" .
Classification according to type
Starting from this definition of graph as a representation of data, we must underline the fact that there are various types of these graphs. Thus, we can classify them in a general way into the following groups:
Bar chart. Vertical bars are the ones used in this case to act as a mechanism for representing data. Normally, this is used to show the evolution of something like the percentages of a total.
Pie chart. This is used to see the parts of a whole and, as its name indicates, is presented in the form of a circle divided into several segments.
Graphs allow you to represent numerical values.
Line graph. This graph is based on Cartesian axes and is usually used when time series are to be shown.
Pictogram. It is based on symbols and images.
Histogram. Rectangles are the main features of this type of graph, which is used to represent intervals within a group.
Graphic in computing and as a way of speaking
In computing , computer -generated images are known as graphics . The designs used in video games are considered graphics: «The graphics in Pro Evolution Soccer are so realistic that they surprise anyone.»
Used as an adjective and applied to a way of speaking, the term graphic refers to that which is clearly stated : "The president was very graphic in explaining the seriousness of the crisis," "The operation is risky, but I can't be so graphic with children."
An emblematic magazine
Finally, we can mention that El Gráfico is an Argentine sports magazine founded in 1919 that was distributed weekly and monthly and then became virtual.
With the rise of the daily sports press and the advent of the Internet , the magazine moved away from hard reporting to focus on reporting and analysis.