The invention provides a method and system for visualization of a data set, the method comprises: dividing the data set into a plurality of information layers based on different information dimensions; and visually processing the plurality of information layers based on different information dimensions, respectively, in order to present respective views of the plurality of information layers. In the present invention, by visualizing the data set through presenting different overviews of the data set from different information dimensions, respectively, the presentation of comprehensive information of the data set to a data set analyst is ensured while distortion of presented contents as well as visual clutter are prevented.