Path A series of points joined by straight line segements. Bezier Curve A polynomial curve defined by a list of control points. The curve starts at the first control point and ends at the last one.

Given a polygon and a curve, consider one edge on the polygon. Find a plane passing through the edge that is tangent to the curve. The endpoints of the edge and the point of tangency define a ...

The primary function of this book will be as a text for a more conventional course in the classical theory of curves and surfaces." This engrossing volume on curve and surface theories is the result ...