The Computer in the Visual Arts
by Spalter, Anne Morgan
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0201386003
- ISBN 13
- 9780201386004
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About This Item
US: Addison-Wesley, 1998. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. A crisp clean hardcover, no markings throughout: Introducing a dynamic medium for artistic expression and graphic communicat ion "This is a seminal contribution-a must-read for anyone interested in ho w computers are used in art and design. Spalter masterfully presents the pr inciples and practices of this vital and rapidly growing field. She blends just the right amount of technology with applications and implications to t he visual arts, in an easy-to-read, informative style.." -- Andries van Dam , T. J. Watson, Jr. University Professor of Technology and Education and Pr ofessor of Computer Science, Brown University, and coauthor of the authorit ative book, Computer Graphics: Principles and Practice. "At last!" Those are the words that most often greet Anne Morgan Spalter's new book--an introduction to computer graphics uniquely focused on the comp uter as a medium for artistic expression and graphic communication--the fir st comprehensive work to combine technical and theoretical aspects of the e merging field of computer art and design. Integrating theory, examples, and the concepts underlying all the major typ es of graphics software, Spalter explains the principles and practices that artist, designers, illustrators, and photographers simply must understand to take full advantage of this dynamic, visual medium. Each program is presented as part of a larger picture, profusely illustrate d with diagrams and art works, including many in color. Coverage includes: Digital painting and photoediting Digital design and layout The building and rendering of 3D worlds Animation Multimedia The World Wide Web Chapters on.
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- Bookseller
- Infinity Books Japan (JP)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- RWARE0000022705
- Title
- The Computer in the Visual Arts
- Author
- Spalter, Anne Morgan
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine/Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0201386003
- ISBN 13
- 9780201386004
- Publisher
- Addison-Wesley
- Place of Publication
- US
- Date Published
- 1998
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