The Gentlewoman: Language and Representation blog tasks
Gentlewoman front cover 1) What do the typefaces used on the front cover suggest to an audience? The clean typeface makes the magazine look serious and professional which suggests it is for readers who value high quality design and intelligence 2) How does the cover subvert conventional magazine cover design? It avoids typical cover lines and sales language because it trusts the visual power of the main portrait instead of needing to shout at the buyer 3) Write an analysis of the central image. The central image is a tight close up that removes the background to make the subject the only focus The bright purple eyeshadow and red lipstick create a strong visual contrast that makes the person seem bold rather than just traditionally pretty 4) What representations of gender and celebrity can be found on this front cover? Celebrity is shown here as an artistic and calm presence instead of a high energy star This represents women as grounded and self assured individuals rather t...