PicCube Sample - OpenGL VII: Scratching the Surface of Texture Mapping

This article explains how to apply bitmaps to OpenGL surfaces to give them a realistic appearance. The bitmaps are known as textures and can resemble wood, marble, or any other interesting material or pattern. The Process of applying or mapping a texture to a surface is known as texture mapping. The EasyTex and PicCube sample applications demonstrate the concepts discussed in this article.