Computer Graphics: Theory and Practice

This comprehensive introductory computer graphics textbook focuses on conceptual aspects of computer graphics, covering the fundamental mathematical models as well as the inherent problems encountered in the implementation of those models. The approach of this book assumes only a fundamental knowledge of calculus and linear algebra and provides the basis for an introductory course. The accompanying CD contains a book in electronic form that delivers the practice necessary to understand the basic techniques of the implementation of a 3-D graphics system. Together the printed book and its accompanying electronic portion present a comprehensive view of the theory and practice of computer graphics.

Jonas Gomes is a professor at the Institute of Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMPA) in Rio de Janeiro. Gomes is also the head of the Department for Computer Activities at IMPA. He has published several books and research articles in the area of computer graphics.Luiz Velho is a researcher and professor at IMPA - Instituto de Mathematica Pura e Aplicada of CNPq and the leading scientist of VISGRAF Laboratory.His experience in computer graphics spans the fields of modeling, rendering, imaging, and animation. He is the author of several books and has taught many courses on graphics-related topics.Mario Costa Sousa is an associate professor at the Department of Computer Science, University of Calgary, Canada. His research interests focus on illustrative visualization, non-photorealistic rendering, sketch-based interfaces and modeling, perceptual models in illustration and visualization, interactive simulations, and real-time volume graphics. He is widely published and has served on and co-chaired many conference program committees.