Computer graphics

Computer graphics is the field of synthesising or augmenting imagery through digital means, either for artistic or scientific? purposes.

Several important topics in 2D and 3D graphics include:

• Color theory
• Raster graphics
• Vector graphics
• [Geometric surface representations]?
• [Material properties]?
• Image compression
• Animation
• Rendering
• Compositing

Toolkits and APIs

If you want to build an application that relies heavily on computer graphics you might find the following useful:

• OpenGL
• DirectX
• GKS?
• PostScript
• X Windows