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**tamlin** · 02-26-2007

I'd say 2D. Wikipedia has this to say about 3D graphics:

3D computer graphics are works of graphic art created with the aid of digital computers and 3D software. The term may also refer to the process of creating such graphics, or the field of study of computer graphic techniques and related technology.

3D computer graphics are different from 2D computer graphics in that a three-dimensional representation of geometric data is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images. Such images may be for later display or for real-time viewing.

3D modeling is the process of preparing geometric data for 3D computer graphics, and is similiar to sculpting, whereas the art of 2D graphics is analogous to photography. Despite these differences, 3D computer graphics rely on many of the same algorithms as 2D computer graphics.

In computer graphics software, the distinction between 2D and 3D is occasionally blurred; 2D applications may use 3D techniques to achieve effects such as lighting, and primarily 3D may use 2D rendering techniques.

The important concept here is 3D modeling is the process of preparing geometric data for 3D computer graphics, and is similiar to sculpting. Fractals do not contain three-dimensional data (as far as I know, but then I'm not a mathematician), so I'd say they are 2D.

02-26-2007	#2 (permalink)
tamlin Janitor of Lunacy Join Date: May 2006 Location: Sitting in the Wishing Chair Posts: 4,940	I'd say 2D. Wikipedia has this to say about 3D graphics: 3D computer graphics are works of graphic art created with the aid of digital computers and 3D software. The term may also refer to the process of creating such graphics, or the field of study of computer graphic techniques and related technology. 3D computer graphics are different from 2D computer graphics in that a three-dimensional representation of geometric data is stored in the computer for the purposes of performing calculations and rendering 2D images. Such images may be for later display or for real-time viewing. 3D modeling is the process of preparing geometric data for 3D computer graphics, and is similiar to sculpting, whereas the art of 2D graphics is analogous to photography. Despite these differences, 3D computer graphics rely on many of the same algorithms as 2D computer graphics. In computer graphics software, the distinction between 2D and 3D is occasionally blurred; 2D applications may use 3D techniques to achieve effects such as lighting, and primarily 3D may use 2D rendering techniques. The important concept here is 3D modeling is the process of preparing geometric data for 3D computer graphics, and is similiar to sculpting. Fractals do not contain three-dimensional data (as far as I know, but then I'm not a mathematician), so I'd say they are 2D. __________________ Religion: It's all fun and games until someone gets burned at the stake...