Thursday, January 13, 2022

Anisotropic Material

Some surfaces reflect a different value depending on the angle they're seen by the viewer. This surface property is called anisotropic.


Such materials include brushed stainless steel (above), horse hair, velvet (below), wood grain, or a wet road. 


Bearded Man with a Velvet Cap, 1645, Govert Flinck Dutch, Met Museum, NY

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