Graphics that are constructed from individual components, such as lines, arcs, circles, and squares.
The image is defined mathematically rather than as a set of dots, as in a bitmapped graphic. Object-oriented graphics are used in illustration, drawing, and CAD (computer-aided design) programs and are also known as vector graphics or structured graphics.
Object-oriented graphics allow the user to manipulate a part of an image without redrawing. Unlike bitmapped graphics, all or parts of object-oriented graphics can be resized or rotated without introducing any distortion.