Computer Science: An Overview: Global Edition (12th Edition)

Published by Pearson Higher Education
ISBN 10: 1292061162
ISBN 13: 978-1-29206-116-0

Chapter 10 - Computer Graphics - Chapter Review Problems - Page 489: 32

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In a scenario where objects in a scene intersect or overlap each other in a complex manner, the painter's algorithm can fail to correctly determine the foreground and background. For example, if there are multiple objects with varying depths and intricate overlapping patterns, the painter's algorithm may struggle to render the scene accurately. In such cases, objects that should appear in the foreground might erroneously be rendered in the background, or vice versa, leading to visual inconsistencies and incorrect depth perception. This limitation arises because the painter's algorithm relies solely on the order of rendering objects based on their depth, without considering more complex spatial relationships.
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