From Java Media Framework API's Basic Information Track Computational Science Course CPS616 -- Spring Semester 1999. byByeongseob Ki, Scott Klasky, Nancy McCracken
The Java 2D is a set of Java 1.2 core classes that
extend the AWT to provide a standard, cross-platform interface for handling complex shapes, text, and images
Enhance graphics, text, and image capabilities of AWT
The Java 2D API
Enables high-quality device and resolution independent graphics