Double page spread analysis
Q Magazine, have a modern and sleek
layout. There is a large photograph of the artist that the article is about. In
this case it is lady gaga. There is a constant colour scheme through out the
magazine and it continues into the double page spread. The colour scheme
consists of red, black and white. The main mage of the artist is put in black
and white, the background of the article is white with black writing and the
large L is in red. All 3 of these colours portray fairly similar meanings.
Red is associated with energy, strength,
power, determination as well as passion, desire and love. Black is associated
with power, elegance, formality and mystery. White is associated with elegance,
power and innocence. These all have similar meanings as they are all associated
with power and elegance. Therefore by using them colours it makes the artist
and the magazine look powerful and elegant. However black and red can be quite
dark and mysterious, which gives the magazine have a mysterious side to it, but
the white brings a lighter side and balanced out the colours to give it an
overall positive look. Your eye is instantly drawn towards the red letter 'L'
because it takes up the most of the page and is in bright red. There is a large
red L on the white background underneath the writing. This makes the artist
stand out as it is the first letter of her name. The main image is of Lady
Gaga, this image portrays a bad image for women because she is practically
naked and it is very provocative, this however this could mean that it
would also attract a male audience as well as a female audience. The title isn’t
very large, and is placed at the top of the page which is a typical convention of a double page spread. However the title doesn't stand out as much, however the large red L makes up for
this and stands out land makes people look at it and want to read it because
its different to how a magazine would stereotypically lay a double page spread. The article is in columns, which is a typical convention of a magazine double page spread.
Billboard magazine have gone for a more lively and colourful
look, using striking fonts and images. The use of lively colours could show off
the artist, who the double page spread is about and their personality. The
colour scheme for the double page spread does not follow the same colour scheme
that is on the front cover, this is because the front cover and contents page
will have a theme that represents the style of the magazine, where as the
double page spread has a theme that represents the style of the artist. The
colour scheme for the double page spread is purple, grey and white. The colour
purple is often associated with royalty, and therefor this colour fits in well
with the article as the artist is Beyoncé, and she is often related to as
‘Queen B’, therefor using the colour purple is a good reflection of the artist. Native Americans associate
grey with friendship, as Beyoncé originates from America, this could symbolize
her friendship with all the readers and makes her and the magazine more
welcoming and friendly. Lastly the colour white is associated with purity and
kindness. This represents that Beyoncé is pure and natural and is kind, this
will then create a relationship between Beyoncé and the readers. The title of
the double page spread is ‘ Fiercely Creative’ and is in bold white font at the
top of the page. This is a typical convention to have the title at the top of
the page as it will be where you first look, also by having it in large bold
font and in white it stands out completely against the dark purple font and
draws the audience in. There is a large photo of Beyoncé on the right hand
side. This makes her and the article stand out more as when the reader is
flicking through the magazine, Beyoncé's face will stand out and will make the
reader stop and read the article. The article is in columns, this is a typical
convention of a double page spread article.
Blender magazine has gone for a black and white theme which a hint of blue and purple for their article. This choice of colour has is used to represent the artist. the colour scheme is very simple, the colour white represents purity and innocence, which contrast with the models pose and could show two sides to the artist. The colour black represents power and goes along with the models pose. The choice of the colour blue and purple represent royalty and therefore shows the artist as very powerful. The main features on the double page spread includes; a masthead, main image, main body of text and a summary of the article. These are all typical conventions of a double page spread. The subject isn't wearing much clothing which portrays a bad image for women because it is very provocative due to the minimal clothing, however this could be another way to bring in a wider audience. The main body of text is very structured in two columns which is a typical convention of a double page spread. The summary of the article just gives a short summary of what you are able to find, to hook the reader and draw them in. This is typically placed above the main body.
Billboard magazine have gone for a more lively and colourful
look, using striking fonts and images. The use of lively colours could show off
the artist, who the double page spread is about and their personality. The
colour scheme for the double page spread does not follow the same colour scheme
that is on the front cover, this is because the front cover and contents page
will have a theme that represents the style of the magazine, where as the
double page spread has a theme that represents the style of the artist. The
colour scheme for the double page spread is purple, grey and white. The colour
purple is often associated with royalty, and therefor this colour fits in well
with the article as the artist is Beyoncé, and she is often related to as
‘Queen B’, therefor using the colour purple is a good reflection of the artist. Native Americans associate
grey with friendship, as Beyoncé originates from America, this could symbolize
her friendship with all the readers and makes her and the magazine more
welcoming and friendly. Lastly the colour white is associated with purity and
kindness. This represents that Beyoncé is pure and natural and is kind, this
will then create a relationship between Beyoncé and the readers. The title of
the double page spread is ‘ Fiercely Creative’ and is in bold white font at the
top of the page. This is a typical convention to have the title at the top of
the page as it will be where you first look, also by having it in large bold
font and in white it stands out completely against the dark purple font and
draws the audience in. There is a large photo of Beyoncé on the right hand
side. This makes her and the article stand out more as when the reader is
flicking through the magazine, Beyoncé's face will stand out and will make the
reader stop and read the article. The article is in columns, this is a typical
convention of a double page spread article.
Blender magazine has gone for a black and white theme which a hint of blue and purple for their article. This choice of colour has is used to represent the artist. the colour scheme is very simple, the colour white represents purity and innocence, which contrast with the models pose and could show two sides to the artist. The colour black represents power and goes along with the models pose. The choice of the colour blue and purple represent royalty and therefore shows the artist as very powerful. The main features on the double page spread includes; a masthead, main image, main body of text and a summary of the article. These are all typical conventions of a double page spread. The subject isn't wearing much clothing which portrays a bad image for women because it is very provocative due to the minimal clothing, however this could be another way to bring in a wider audience. The main body of text is very structured in two columns which is a typical convention of a double page spread. The summary of the article just gives a short summary of what you are able to find, to hook the reader and draw them in. This is typically placed above the main body.
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