def append(self, *args, **kwargs):
        """
        Base method for appending data.

        Applies a plot-type specific cleaning operation, then
        appends data to the visualization.
        """

        data = self._clean_data(*args, **kwargs)
        if 'images' in data:
            images = data['images']
            for img in images:
                self._append_image(img)
        else:
            self._append_data(data=data)
Base method for appending data.

        Applies a plot-type specific cleaning operation, then
        appends data to the visualization.