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Double-Page Spread Analysis

Now that I have learned more about the double-page spread conventions, I analyzed one to determine which features I want to reflect in my own magazine.


In the double-page spread above, the artist, Beyoncé, is featured across both pages. Being carried by several people brings the main spotlight to her because she is the center. The men carrying her are wearing black and white, and she is wearing a black dress. The lack of color in the models' clothings help them contrast with the spread's light ombré background. Also, all of the writing on both pages is in white font to avoid taking attention away from the main image. Since the image takes up more than half of the space in each page, there is only a small paragraph to talk about Beyoncé. The use of a short paragraph in a small font helps the emphasis remain on the image featured. Similarly, the anchorage text being on the top right in small font creates the same effect.

I like the idea of using color for the background and establishing an image with neutral colors. I am also intrigued by the layout which dedicates full emphasis to the artist. For my double-page spread, I am considering including more text than the double-page spread above, but also having the image featured on both pages. 


Sources:

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2015/10/beyonce-interview


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