Abstract: A distributed visualization system including a cluster graphics library for large scale, cross platform display environment (CGLX) is described. The distributed visualization system includes multiple slave nodes and one or more master nodes in communication with the multiple slave nodes in a network. The distributed visualization system further includes a network layer adapted for transmitting and receiving configuration and synchronization information, a cluster layer adapted for synchronization and event distribution of graphics context and content, render node layer for managing and synchronizing multiple rendering contexts according to the render nodes and one or more user interfaces associated with the one or more control nodes.