Displaying images, graphics, and thumbnails (Windows Store apps using C#/VB/C++ and XAML)

The topics in this section get you started with displaying graphics.

Roadmap: How does this topic relate to others? See:

Topic	Description
Quickstart: Drawing shapes	Learn how to draw shapes, such as ellipses, rectangles, polygons, and paths.
Quickstart: Using brushes	We look at the different brushes in Windows Store app built for Windows using C++, C#, or Visual Basic.
Quickstart: Image and ImageBrush	Learn how to integrate images into your Windows Store app using C++, C#, or Visual Basic.
3-D effects for Windows Store apps	You can apply 3-D effects to content in your Windows Store apps using perspective transforms. For example, you can create the illusion that an object is rotated toward or away from you, as shown here.