Provides a unified and coherent introduction to the notion of abstraction in interactive computer graphics. The authors report especially on zooming and rendering techniques, and discuss the benefits for applications in medical illustrations and technical documentation.
Exploring the nature of pictures, the book delves into the fundamental question of what constitutes a picture, encompassing a wide range of forms from icons to photographs. It examines the commonalities among these diverse representations and the reasons we often prefer visual communication over text. The discussion includes various methods of creating images, such as painting, photography, and computer-generated graphics, while considering the underlying principles that unify these processes. This inquiry highlights the intricate relationship between imagery and technology.