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  2. Pencil (geometry) - Wikipedia

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    A pencil of planes, is the set of planes through a given straight line in three-space, called the axis of the pencil. The pencil is sometimes referred to as a axial-pencil [7] or fan of planes or a sheaf of planes. [8] For example, the meridians of the globe are defined by the pencil of planes on the axis of Earth's rotation.

  3. Straightedge and compass construction - Wikipedia

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    If we draw both circles, two new points are created at their intersections. Drawing lines between the two original points and one of these new points completes the construction of an equilateral triangle. Therefore, in any geometric problem we have an initial set of symbols (points and lines), an algorithm, and some results.

  4. Perspective (geometry) - Wikipedia

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    An important special case occurs when the figures are triangles. Two triangles that are perspective from a point are said to be centrally perspective and are called a central couple. Two triangles that are perspective from a line are called axially perspective and an axial couple. [3]

  5. 3D projection - Wikipedia

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    3D projections use the primary qualities of an object's basic shape to create a map of points, that are then connected to one another to create a visual element. The result is a graphic that contains conceptual properties to interpret the figure or image as not actually flat (2D), but rather, as a solid object (3D) being viewed on a 2D display.

  6. Curvilinear perspective - Wikipedia

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    Curvilinear barrel distortion Curvilinear pincushion distortion. Curvilinear perspective, also five-point perspective, is a graphical projection used to draw 3D objects on 2D surfaces, for which (straight) lines on the 3D object are projected to curves on the 2D surface that are typically not straight (hence the qualifier "curvilinear" [citation needed]).

  7. List of interactive geometry software - Wikipedia

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    Most are DGEs: software that allows the user to manipulate ("drag") the geometric object into different shapes or positions. The main example of a supposer is the Geometric Supposer, which does not have draggable objects, but allows students to study pre-defined shapes. Nearly all of the following programs are DGEs.

  8. Shape and form (visual arts) - Wikipedia

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    In the visual arts, shape is a flat, enclosed area of an artwork created through lines, textures, or colours, or an area enclosed by other shapes, such as triangles, circles, and squares. [1] Likewise, a form can refer to a three-dimensional composition or object within a three-dimensional composition. [2]

  9. Compass (drawing tool) - Wikipedia

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    The pencil holder, thumb screws, brass pivot and branches are all well built. They are used for scribing circles and stepping off repetitive measurements [5] with some accuracy. A reduction compass or proportional dividers is used to reduce or enlarge patterns while conserving angles. Ellipse drawing compasses are used to draw ellipse.