The Geometry Toolbox for Graphics and Modeling / Edition 1

by Gerald Farin, Dianne Hansford

Overview

The Geometry Toolbox takes a novel and particularly visual approach to teaching the basic concepts of two- and three-dimensional geometry. It explains the geometry essential for today's computer modeling, computer graphics, and animation systems. While the basic theory is completely covered, the emphasis of the book is not on abstract proofs but rather on examples and algorithms. The Geometry Toolbox is the ideal text for professionals who want to get acquainted with the latest geometric tools. The chapters on basic curves and surfaces form an ideal stepping stone into the world of graphics and modeling. It is also a unique textbook for a modern introduction to linear algebra and matrix theory.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781568810744
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	08/01/1998
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	304
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.91(d)

About the Author

Farin, Gerald; Hansford, Dianne

Table of Contents

1. Descartes' Discovery 2. Here and There: Points and Vectors in 2D 3. Lining Up — 2D Lines 4. Linear Maps in 2D 5. 2 x 2 Linear Systems 6. Moving Things Around: Affine Maps 7. Eigen Things 8. Breaking It Up: Triangles 9. Conics 10. 3D Geometry 11. Interactions in 3D 12. Linear Maps in 3D 13. Affine Maps in 3D 14. General Linear Systems 15. Putting Lines Together: Polylines and Polygons 16. Curves

Editorial Reviews

A textbook for a one-semester freshman or sophomore course introducing linear algebra from a geometric perspective and geometry from the perspective of algorithms, and a tutorial for professionals who want to learn the basics of either. Keeps the theoretical ceiling low, often substituting examples and images for exact proofs. Uses the PostScript software package, but does not require knowledge of or access to it. The chapters of basic curves and surfaces provide a stepping stone to graphics and modeling. A Web site provides support. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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