Foundations of Computer Graphics: A User-Centered Approach

Book excerpt: With Foundations of Computer Graphics: A User-Centered Perspective, discover the principles of computer graphics. The book combines theoretical understanding of computer graphics with practical application, making it a crucial tool for artists, computer scientists, software developers, and practitioners. Everything from the basics of vision and language to the nuances of digital information and geometric modeling is covered in the book. Each chapter goes thoroughly into both basic ideas and cutting-edge approaches to grasp the full a complete knowledge of computer graphics. Discover the grammar of vision in Chapter 2 and learn about information graphics in Chapter 3. Understand the nature and representation of color in Chapters 4 and 5 and explore its use in Chapter 6. Chapters 7 and 8 delve into digital information and raster images, while Chapters 9 and 10 examine vector images and projection. Finally, Chapters 11 and 12 provide an in-depth look at geometric modeling, model representation, and rendering.