Analysis of Double Page Spreads

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The light blue colour ties the double page spread together. It is used on the ‘Radar’ title at the top left hand corner of the page and also on the titles and puffs around the page. The magazine advertises other bands from the same genre on the right hand side. This gives readers, who like ‘The Teenagers’, a chance to see what other groups are current and what the music scene are talking about. The blue colour scheme also ties into this section of the article. The article’s text is arranged in a column view, which is similar to other magazines and also what newspapers look like as well. The article begins with a drop capital, which is typical of a newspaper or magazine article. At the bottom of the article is the NME website address (URL). This allows the user to go on the website and look at more information about the band. The photograph on the double page spread shows the band, ‘The Teenagers’ – it shows all the band members suggesting that they are equally as important, which is different to some bands which are photographed with the

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Page 1: Analysis of Double Page Spreads

The light blue colour ties the double page spread together. It is used on the ‘Radar’ title at the top left hand corner of the page and also on the titles and puffs around the page.

The magazine advertises other bands from the same genre on the right hand side. This gives readers, who like ‘The Teenagers’, a chance to see what other groups are current and what the music scene are talking about. The blue colour scheme also ties into this section of the article.

The article’s text is arranged in a column view, which is similar to other magazines and also what newspapers look like as well. The article begins with a drop capital, which is typical of a newspaper or magazine article. At the bottom of the article is the NME website address (URL). This allows the user to go on the website and look at more information about the band.

The photograph on the double page spread shows the band, ‘The Teenagers’ – it shows all the band members suggesting that they are equally as important, which is different to some bands which are photographed with the main member in the foreground in front of the other members of the band.

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These series of greyscale images are pictures of Solange Knowles. They show her fun side to the readers.

This text could be seen as a title or a stand first. It is all in CAPS LOCK and is in bold to capture the attention of the audience.

The main colours of this double page spread are red, blue and greyscale colours. They all complement each other well.

The model in the main image is looking directly into the camera, making a connection with the audience and enticing them to buy the magazine. This is known as a direct mode of address.

A pull quote is used here to persuade the audience to read the rest of the article.

The large, colourful main image stands out the most on the entire double page spread as she is dressed in bright and colourful attire and is also in front of all the other text and images.

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The feature headline reads ‘got the love’ which relates to the article and the artist, as any reader who knows of Florence and The Machine, knows that ‘Got The Love’ is the title of one of their most well known songs.

There is one image on this double page spread which makes it the center of attention. The image has been positioned on the left side of the spread, also taking up part of the right hand page. This makes it clear that the article is about the main image: Florence Welch.

The article’s text is arranged in a column view, which is similar to other magazines and also what newspapers look like as well. The article begins with a drop capital, which is typical of a newspaper or magazine article.

The Mise-En-Scene is very simple here as not many props have been used. The artist is sitting on a box which has been covered in a red and white striped sheet which complements the colour scheme. The red and white striped sheet used, along with the background text (‘USA’) gives the double page spread a very American feel and look.