1. In a computer-assisted design system, a method for providing surface detail to computer generated two-dimensional graphic images of three-dimensional surfaces to create a three-dimensional appearance comprising: generating a perspective mesh on said computer-generated two-dimensional graphic image such that said mesh creates a three-dimensional visual appearance; mapping surface detail to said mesh point-by-point such that said surface detail produces a three-dimensional appearance; and producing a graphic visual image of said two-dimensional graphic image with said surface detail applied.