{"product_id":"9781441920232","title":"Curves and Surfaces for Computer Graphics","description":"\u003cp\u003eComputer graphics is important in many areas including engineering design, architecture, education, and computer art and animation. This book examines a wide array of current methods used in creating real-looking objects in the computer, one of the main aims of computer graphics. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey features:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Good foundational mathematical introduction to curves and surfaces; no advanced math required\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Topics organized by different interpolation\/approximation techniques, each technique providing useful information about curves and surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Exposition motivated by numerous examples and exercises sprinkled throughout, aiding the reader\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Includes a gallery of color images, Mathematica code listings, and sections on curves \u0026amp; surfaces by refinement and on sweep surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Web site maintained and updated by the author, providing readers with errata and auxiliary material\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engaging text is geared to a broad and general readership of computer science\/architecture engineers using computer graphics to design objects, programmers for computer gamemakers, applied mathematicians, and students majoring in computer graphics and its applications. It may be used in a classroom setting or as a general reference.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47026271224048,"sku":"9781441920232","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781441920232_p0.jpg?v=1763803443","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781441920232","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}