Graphics

• Graphics was the first element leading to chaos ;-)
• But it is a real demand
• Pixel based images (gif, png, jpeg, ...) have problems
  • fixed resolution
  • can be very large
  • original "information" is lost
    • difficult to add metadata
    • difficult to adapt to viewing environment
  • limited interaction (except for animated gifs and the like)
• SVG offers an XML based alternative using vector graphics
  • resolution independent
  • includes sophisticated filters, animations, ...
  • can also mix with pixel images