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Find the Center of a Square or Rectangle in Perspective

By Helen South, About.com

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Find the Center of a Square or Rectangle in Perspective Step 1

Finding the Center of a Rectangle© H South
This quick and easy step by step shows you how to find the center of a square or rectangle in perspective. Once you've learned this simple trick, you can use it to evenly space building features like tiles, bricks and windows, or position a door or roof.

First of all, draw your square or rectangle in perspective. This might represent a floor, or wall, the side of a building or box. This method works for both one-point and two-point perspective.

Then, draw two lines joining the corners of the box diagonally as shown. Where they cross is the center of your rectangle.

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Index: Find the Center of a Square or Rectangle in Perspective

  1. Find the Center of a Square or Rectangle in Perspective Step 1
  2. Find the Center of a Square or Rectangle in Perspective
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  4. Find the Centre of a Square or Rectangle in Perspective Step 4

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