Computer Graphics -- Principles, Methods, and Applications (Revised)

Author: Pan Yunhe, Dong Jinxiang, Chen Deren (editors)
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Features: This book is the revised edition of the January 2001 version. The content of the version includes not only the fundamental knowledge of computer graphics, major algorithms, and applications but also introduces application systems and common graphics standards in computer graphics, along with examples of CAD systems used in the industry. It enables readers to both thoroughly understand the theoretical foundations and master practical application methods and system structures. The revised edition adds chapters on curves and surfaces, computer animation methods, and common software, as well as scientific computing visualization to the version. Additionally, the content of chapters on modeling and realistic rendering has been adjusted, incorporating topics such as model decomposition, particle systems, and shadow generation. On this basis, the book also introduces the application of computer graphics in the digitization of cultural relics in the chapter "Applications of Computer Graphics," allowing readers to stay updated with the latest technological advancements. Beyond the content adjustments, the new revised edition also enhances its presentation. In addition to providing application system demonstrations and learning versions on a CD, we will also establish a corresponding website to offer PPT lecture materials aligned with the textbook content. This will supplement the limitations of the printed textbook by including graphics and images that cannot be fully expressed in print, thereby achieving better teaching outcomes. This book is a distinctive textbook that combines theoretical learning with practical applications, making it suitable as a teaching material for undergraduate and graduate students in computer science and related fields at universities. It can also serve as a reference for researchers and engineering professionals.