Bezier

graphics (After Frenchman Pierre Bezier from Regie Renault)

A collection of formulae for describing curved lines (Beziercurve) and surfaces (Bezier surface), first used in 1972 to

model automobile surfaces.

Curves and surfaces are defined by a set of "control points"

which can be moved interactively making Bezier curves and

surfaces convenient for interactive graphic design.

["Principles of interactive computer graphics", William

M. Newman, Graw-Hill].

(1995-04-04)