Overview of Computer Graphics

Table of Contents

What is Computer Graphics?

Environment Evolution

Application Distinctions

What is Geometric Modeling?

Geometric Modeling

Other Types of Modeling Information

Decomposition of a Geometric Model

Hierarchical (Tree)Diagram of Nail

Composition of a Geometric Model

What Kind of Math do We Need?

Primitives in 2D and 3D: generalized elements

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Overview of Computer Graphics - 08 MAY 95

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