The Utah Teapot
<p>Original white porcelain teapot on which the widely distributed teapot data set is based. The teapot has frequently been used to test techniques of rendering three-dimensional objects using computer graphics. Teapots rendered as a wire frame outline- Warnock- Gouraud and Phong shaded have been published as well as many versions with simulated reflections of an environment- and shape distortions. The frequency of use of the teapot as a test object in computer graphics has given it the status of a benchmark. Data for the teapot created and input by Martin Newell- 1974- University of Utah- Salt Lake City.</p>
Item Details
- Date
- Circa 1974 (Made)
- Type
- Physical Object
- Catalogue number
- X398.84
- Organization
- Melitta (Manufacturer)
- Category
- Other
- Credit line
- Gift of Martin Newell
- Place of publication
- Europe/Germany
- Weight
- 1 (lb)
- Dimension
- 9 1/2w x 6 1/2h x 6l (in)
24.13w x 16.51h x 15.24l (cm) - Acquisition number
- X398.84