Week 1: Basic ShapeS

Basic Perspective: Major Axis

The major axis is an implied line that touches the widest points of an ellipse. The major axis is always perpendicular to the center line.


cylinder
Major axis: Shown for ellipses in a 1 point perspective cylinder.

cylinder
Major axis: Shown for ellipses in a 2 point perspective cylinder.


candles
Major axis: Shown for ellipses of vertical candles in 3 point perspective.


wheels
Major axis: Shown for ellipses in wheels.


tank
Major axis: Shown for ellipses in tank.