DOI: 10.36871/hon.202202016
Authors
L. N. Turlyun
Altai State University, Barnaul, Russian Federation
Abstract
The article is devoted to computer graphics as the main type of computer visual art. It gives a historical review of the origin of computer graphics. The first artists in computer graphics are: Ben Laposki, Herbert Franke, Michael Noll, Friederich Nake, Charles Xuri, Harold Cohen. The concepts of pencil, charcoal, computer graphics, computer art, engraving, etching, linocut are covered. A comparative analysis of traditional graphic art and computer graphics is conducted. The article provides a brief historical overview of graphite, Italian and lead pencils and focuses on the imitation of traditional graphic tools in graphic editors. It is emphasized that hatchings modelling plays a special role in imitation of pencil drawing technique by means of computer graphics, as well as in traditional drawing. The shading modelling methods developed by software artists Cortez, Yamamoto, Herzmann, Litvinovich, Shiraishi, and Yamaguchi are described. The popularity of engravings in illustrating books and periodicals is noted. A classification of printed graphics by type and production technique is carried out. The article provides an overview of the main imitation filters for all types of engraving. In particular, such filters as "Engraver", "Cutline" Linocut are considered.
Keywords
computer graphics, graphic editors, computer art, engraving, pencil, computer technologies, filter simulators
