isómetrískir

Isómetrískir is an Icelandic term that translates to "isometric" in English. It is most commonly used in the context of mathematics and computer graphics. In mathematics, isometric refers to a transformation that preserves distances. This means that if you have two points in space, their distance before the transformation is the same as their distance after the transformation. Isometric transformations are a type of isometry.

In computer graphics, isometric projection is a method of representing three-dimensional objects in two dimensions. In an isometric projection, the angles between the projected axes are equal (120 degrees), and the distances along the axes are scaled equally. This results in a visual representation where all three dimensions appear to have the same length, and the object is viewed from a specific angle. This technique is often used in video games, particularly in older titles or those aiming for a retro aesthetic, as well as in technical drawings and architectural visualizations. The key characteristic is that lines parallel in three-dimensional space remain parallel in the two-dimensional projection, and objects do not appear to shrink or distort based on their distance from the viewer, unlike in perspective projection. This creates a consistent and easily understandable view of the object's structure and layout.