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In [[computer graphics]], the '''Utah teapot''', or the '''Newell teapot''', is a [[3D modeling|3D computer model]] that has become a standard reference object (and something of an in-joke) in the computer graphics community.

== Description ==

It is a [[mathematical model]] of an ordinary teapot of fairly simple shape, that appears solid, cylindrical and partially convex.

A teapot primitive is considered the equivalent of a [["Hello World" program]], as a way to create an easy 3D scene with a somewhat complex model acting as a basic geometry reference for scene and light setup.

Many [[Library (computing)|programming libraries]] even have [[Function (computing)|functions]] dedicated to drawing teapots.

The teapot model was created in 1975 by early [[computer graphics]] researcher [[Martin Newell]], a member of the pioneering graphics program at the University of Utah.

== See also ==

* [[3D modeling]]
* [[Cornell box]]
* [[Lenna]]
* [[List of common 3D test models]]
* [[Stanford bunny]]
* [[Stanford dragon]]
* [[Suzanne (3D model)]]

== External links ==

* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Utah_teapot Utah teapot] @ Wikipedia.org

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Karl Jones: Created page with "In computer graphics, the '''Utah teapot''', or the '''Newell teapot''', is a 3D computer model that has become a standard reference object (and something..."