1. A graphics image generation apparatus, comprising: element arrangement means for, based on hierarchical data, arranging figures which indicate constituent elements on a lower hierarchy level than a constituent element on a predetermined level of the hierarchical data in a figure region which indicates the constituent element on the predetermined level; and arrangement control means for generating a graphics image of the hierarchical data by causing said element arrangement means to recursively perform arrangement of figures for each hierarchy level from a lower hierarchy level to a higher hierarchy level of the hierarchical data.