Editing Constructing a Square in 2-Point Perspective

[[Category:Perspective]] [[Category:Design]]
== With vanishing points on the page ==

1. Set up a perspective grid with '''vanishing points''' 90&deg; apart from each other relative to the '''station point.''' 

2. Add the '''diagonal vanishing point''' by drawing a line at 45&deg; to the lines extending from the '''station point''' to the right and left '''vanishing points.'''

3. Define 3 sides of the square by drawing 3 lines that intersect with 2 of the lines going to one vanishing point and the remaining line receding to the other vanishing point.

[[file:2PP-square-step01.png]]

4. Draw a line from one corner of the square through the interior of the square to the '''diagonal vanishing point.'''

[[file:2PP-square-step02.png]]

5. Draw the line from the other vanishing point through the point where the line to the DVP intersects the 3rd line that defines the square. 

[[file:2PP-square-step03.png]]

This last edge of the shape is placed such that it forms a square in perspective.

[[file:2PP-square-step04.png]]

=== Scaling up ===

A scene that would have one or both of its vanishing points off the page can be drawn at a scale where the vanishing points are on the page. Once the objects in the scene are drawn in perspective, the drawing can be transferred onto a new sheet scaled up to fit the final arrangement.

== With vanishing points off the page ==

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