Nuke Propaganda

Deconstructing an image

Medium - Digital, originally printmaking
Material(s) - Light, originally on paper
Aesthetic qualities - This image today would be sublime for the darker toned colors express an apoptotic society. People had probably never imagined something like this, adding to the sublimity.
Subject matter - The image is about nuking the enemy before they can to us. 
Composition - The focal point is the bottom runner with the picture of the atomic bomb going off
Formal elements -The lines and form are 3 dimensional.The colors are toned down but still eye catching. The "American" colors suchas the red and blue really grabs the readers attention. 
Gesture - The American has a look of shock and scarceness
Lighting - From the center to the edges due to the white negative space created. 
Dimension - The dimension is only around 11" as I am looking at it from my laptop screen
Location - On my laptop.
Display - On my laptop.

When the atomic bomb was being developed scientists knew it was going to change the way we fight wars with its sheer power of destruction. They were able to justify using this action by scaring Americans into not wanting the destruction to happen them with this scene of propaganda.  

Army Sex Propaganda

Deconstructing an image

Medium - Digital, originally printmaking
Material(s) - Light, originally on paper
Aesthetic qualities - This image today would be sublime for the darker toned colors and the expression of the men in uniforms
Subject matter - The image is about practicing safe sexual practices in the army
Composition - The focal points are the three men in the different uniforms
Formal elements -The lines and form are 3 dimensional. There is also a negative area is the mustard color All the colors are toned down but still eye catching fitting in with the era color palette
Gesture - You can not make out the men's faces allowing them to fit the identity of any solider
Lighting - From the top right corner due to the yellow negative space created. 
Dimension - The dimension is only around 11" as I am looking at it from my laptop screen
Location - On my laptop.
Display - On my laptop.

During World War II, soldiers were not only fighting but also exploring the "lands" they were defending. The Department of Defense found that many soldiers were falling ill in battle due to sexually transmitted diseases. This ad was probably put in barracks of all the branches to encourage the use of not using prostitutes. 

Car-Sharing Propaganda

Deconstructing an image

Medium - Digital, originally printmaking
Material(s) - Light, originally on paper
Aesthetic qualities - This image today would be sublime for the darker toned colors and the expression of the man. 
Subject matter - The image is about a joining a car-sharing club
Composition - The focal point is the man driving and the silhouette next to him
Formal elements -The lines and form are 3 dimensional. There is also a negative area is the black bottom of the car along with the yellow on top. All the colors are toned down but still eye catching fitting in with the era color palette
Gesture - The American has a look of swagger and calmness
Lighting - From the top right corner due to the yellow negative space created. 
Dimension - The dimension is only around 11" as I am looking at it from my laptop screen
Location - On my laptop.
Display - On my laptop.

As this is from the 1940s, this ad would fit the cultural norm due to the war going on. The government was encouraging everyone to carpool as with less cars on the road, less resources would need to be used. They used the silhouette of Hitler to add an "scare factor" to the minds of Americans. 

Enemy Propaganda Ad

Deconstructing an image

Medium - Digital, originally printmaking
Material(s) - Light, originally on paper
Aesthetic qualities - This image today would be sublime for the darker toned colors and the expression of the man. 
Subject matter - The image is about the dangers Germany and Japan could bring to the citizens of America just through propaganda. 
Composition - The focal point is the man having the two dictators talking to him
Formal elements -The lines and form are 3 dimensional. There is also a negative area around the man and the characters in white. This negative space also "fall" throughout the ad as if it were bomb sparks. All the colors are toned down but still eye catching. The red really grabs the readers attention. 
Gesture - The American has a look of shock and scarceness
Lighting - From the center to the edges due to the white negative space created. 
Dimension - The dimension is only around 11" as I am looking at it from my laptop screen
Location - On my laptop.
Display - On my laptop.

As this is from the 1940s, this ad would fit the cultural norm. The US government knew the age of newspaper and information was growing. They did not want people to see propaganda from the axes powers making it look like we were fighting an unjust war. 

Spotify "Girls Night" Playlist

Deconstructing an image

Medium - Digital
Material(s) - Light
Aesthetic qualities - This image today would be sublime. One wants to study what all the words say but also study the bubbles in the background of the champagne glass.
Subject matter - The text in the ad is humorous stating "To the 1,235 guys who loved the "Girls' Night playlist this year, We love you."
Composition - The focal point a funky negative space. The colors are retro but toned done to cooler shades adding to the sublime of this ad.
Formal elements -The lines and form are 3 dimensional. The negative area all the blocks of colors: black, some of the mint and the pink. This negative space helps to redirect the attention to the text.
Lighting - The light looks like it is coming from the top right corner near the edge of the glass. This spreads the light diagonally
Dimension - The dimension is only around 11" as I am looking at it from my laptop screen
Location - On my laptop.
Display - On my laptop.

The ad looks to calls out gender norms by stating that even males can listen to their "girl" designated playlists.  This humorous and thought provoking Spotify commercial sheds new light on the company. It goes along with the "Thanks 2016" campaign.

Spotify "Panda" Ad

Deconstructing an image

Medium - Digital
Material(s) - Light
Aesthetic qualities - This image today would be sublime. One wants to study what all the words say.
Subject matter - The text in the ad is humorous stating "2016's top panda-related songs 6. Panda" etc
Composition - The focal point a funky negative space. The colors are retro but toned done to cooler shades adding to the sublime of this ad.
Formal elements -The lines and form are 3 dimensional. The negative area all the blocks of colors: black, some of the mint and the pink. This negative space helps to redirect the attention to the text.
Lighting - The light looks like it is coming from the bottom right corner
Dimension - The dimension is only around 11" as I am looking at it from my laptop screen
Location - On my laptop.
Display - On my laptop.

The ad plays on the song "Panda" by Desiigner where the lyrics are" panda, panda, panda, panda." It really targets the millennial generation who knows the song. This humorous and thought provoking Spotify commercial sheds new light on the company. It goes along with the "Thanks 2016" campaign.

Spotify Jeb Bush Playlist Ad

Deconstructing an image

Medium - Digital
Material(s) - Light
Aesthetic qualities - This image today would be sublime. One wants to study what all the words say. The door handle and sign are also written in a fancier font compared to all the others making one look in more into the photo
Subject matter - The text in the ad is humorous stating "Dear person who made a playlist called "One Night Stand with Jeb Bush like He's a Bond Girl in a European Casino," We have so many question"
Composition - The focal point a funky negative space. The colors are retro but toned done to cooler shades adding to the sublime of this ad.
Formal elements -The lines and form are 3 dimensional. The negative area all the blocks of colors: black, some of the mint and the pink. This negative space helps to redirect the attention to the text.
Lighting - The light looks like it is coming from the bottom right corner
Dimension - The dimension is only around 11" as I am looking at it from my laptop screen
Location - On my laptop.
Display - On my laptop.

This humorous and thought provoking Spotify commercial sheds new light on the company. It goes along with the "Thanks 2016" campaign.

Spotify Valentine's Day Ad

Deconstructing an image

Medium - Digital
Material(s) - Light
Aesthetic qualities - This image today would be sublime. One wants to study what the women is looking at and read what all the words say.
Subject matter - The text in the ad is humorous stating "Dear person in LA who listened to the"Forever Alone" playlist for 4 hours on Valentine's Day, You OK?
Composition - The focal point a funky negative space. The colors are retro but toned done to cooler shades adding to the sublime of this ad.
Formal elements -The lines and form are 3 dimensional. The negative area all the blocks of colors: black, some of the mint and the pink. This negative space helps to redirect the attention to the text.
Lighting - The light looks like it is coming from the center out starting with the negative color of the flower.
Dimension - The dimension is only around 11" as I am looking at it from my laptop screen
Location - On my laptop.
Display - On my laptop.

This humorous and thought provoking Spotify commercial sheds new light on the company. It goes along with the "Thanks 2016" campaign.

WeightWatchers Ad

Deconstructing an image

Medium - Digital
Material(s) - Light
Aesthetic qualities - This image today would be sublime. One wants to study what the women is looking at and read what all the words say.
Subject matter - The text in the middle of the image simple state's the company's name "Weight Watchers"
Composition - The focal points are the two doors. The colors all seem very sublime adding to the simplicity of the picture.
Formal elements -The lines and form are 3 dimensional. The negative area is the mint green walls surrounding the doors. This negative space frames the doors to draw one in further to read the text.
Lighting - The light looks like it is coming from the mid bottom 1/3 of the picture This draws emphasis on the two doors and how they are different sizes.
Dimension - The dimension is only around 11" as I am looking at it from my laptop screen
Location - On my laptop.
Display - On my laptop.

The contemporary Weight Watcher's ad is simple yet complex. It is not flashy with a lot of words and colors but just simply states "Weight Watchers." The two different door sizes make the consumer think deeper about the message in the ad. The colors make the ad feel cozy and comfortable leading the consumer to think the weight loss experience through this company will be the same.