2nd Double page spread

This double page spread is from a Vibe magazine which is based on R&B and Hip-hop. We know for a fact that this page is from that magazine because it is stated on the bottom of the page in which the page number is indicated.

The image used is of an R&B/Hip-hop artist called ‘Solange Knowles’. The artists name stands out on the page as it is in bright blue which tells the reader straight away that the article is going to be about her in which also shows how important she is.  This draws the reader’s attention into reading and looking at that section of the page. This is because the name which is in blue contrasts against the black writing and white background, therefore the reader will immediately distinguish who the article is about.

The posture of the main image shows innocence that she has as her hands are behind her back, this also emphasises that she has confidence in which the way she has been positioned.  The image grabs the reader’s attention as the model is giving direct eye contact which makes the audience feel personalised. This will draw attention into the article as well as making the reader feel at ease with the artist. The fact that the image is placed on the left side of the pages and is in colour makes it stand out from the rest as they are in black and white. This lets the audience know what to look at first and tells them what and who the article is about.

In terms of the image in colour the clothes worn by the model imply different ideas. In terms of the red dress, the implications of the colour red are: love, romance, passion, fire and sexiness. This may signify her personality which also suggests that what she is wearing is fashionable and d stylish. Therefore, this will interest the audience as young women like to know what’s in fashion and up to date with what celebrities wear. The colour red also contracts with the black and white background which will again gain the audience’s attention towards the artist.

The black and white image at the top of the page gives the reader an idea about the artist’s personality as they discover a better representation of her. Also, the images show a positive side of the artist as she looks active and excited in all of the images through different poses as well as showing her background in which may make the reader feel at comfort. The fact that there are black lines through the page horizontally, divides the page into two between the text and images which allows the reader to focus on the images carefully rather than having difficulty looking at images and reading texts that are dispersed all of the pages.

In terms of text, the page starts off with a small statement which relates to the artist (partly why the name is written in a different colour) which is bold capital letters. This is short, sharp and straight to the point which is used to engage the reader as it gives the article first impressions and a dramatic and secretive effect to it. The texts are written in columns which make the page look well organised and professional as articles are mainly 

written in columns.

The text in bold which is placed next to the image on the right hand side stands out, as the section of this text is in bold black writing which will attract the reader to read the most important part of the text as it may be the main part.