Philosophy of Modern Computer Graphics

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The technical problem can be solved mathematically, for example, building a mathematical formalism, programmatically, such as creating a method of calculation, but also you can think graphically in the sense of use of Modern Computer Graphics. The current generation of computer scientists can not remember that a technical drawing was for a long period of time the primary language in which the engineer thought. It was a basic system:

  • information storage,
  • communication between engineers,
  • modeling of a technical problem.

Example of a technical drawing

If we want our implementation in the field of Modern Computer Graphics was a valuable, if not outstanding, we need to:

  • for real objects to know their nature,
  • for imaginary objects to create an imaginary, but logical model of the object, for example Shrek must have an artificial psyche, the planet of Pandora in the film Avatar has its own laws of physics,
  • it does not matter whether we are an artist or an engineer.

Let us look at some examples:

Tomasz Baginski

  • excellent graphics,
  • nature of things as a layer of psychology, in Fallen Art - pathology of the army.

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Interesting...
Tomasz Baginski is a self-taught artist. He created an animation The Cathedral, which was nominated for an Oscar for the best animated short film. In 2004, he made his second short film, Fallen Art. He is the author of all covers of Jacek Dukaj books.

Wit Stwosz

  • excellent art workshop
  • knowledge of „nature of thing” that allows the deformation of reality
Sculptures by Wit Stwosz

Interesting
During the renovation the altar at St. Mary's Basilica in 1932 discovered on the sculptures by Wit Stwosz various diseases: tuberculosis, cancer, acne, syphilis... Professor Franciszek Walter said that the diseases have been sculpted perfectly. Until now it was thought that syphilis was brought to Europe, in 1493 by Christopher Columbus returning from his expedition, so how could anyone suffer for it in 1447?

Leonardo da Vinci

This wonderful and versatile artist is the patron for Modern Computer Graphics due to:

  • very high artistic level,
  • exploring the essence of things to achieve perfection in the construction of the image,
  • knowledge of the essence of things and imagination led him to the invention, for example helicopter, parachute, tank, etc.

Flying machine

Tank

 

Interesting
Leonardo da Vinci is the archetype of the "Renaissance man". He was a painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, botanist... He is widely considered to be one of the most diversely talented person ever to have lived. He developed model helicopter or a tank. He made a detailed study of perspective and types of light sources.

Summary

The work of Leonardo da Vinci shows perfectly how important it is to learn the essence of things when creating any work, regardless of whether it will be a painting or a technical invention or animation. Inventions are created by combining the knowledge of the nature of things with graphical imagination.


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