Thursday 17 February 2011

Connotations and Denotations of an Image


 The most important element that helps this magazine stand out is its image as it has been placed in the centre of the magazine and little text had been added around the couple in comparison to most magazines. This image is very powerful and grabs the attention of the reader, both David Beckham and Victoria Beckham are shown in a very sexual posture. The conntation of this magazine shows the couple infront of a very expensive  car that has one door open, the denotation of this would be that they have enough power and ability to afford that car.  David is sitting on to on the car whereas Victoria is standing. The denotation for this could be that David is given higher status and is more supreme than Victoria. Although Victoria is standing infront on him this could be another interprtation for this could be her being his support and he relies on her to stay up onto the car. David Beckham is topless and Victoira is in a revealing swimsuit the denotation of this are that they feel proud and confident with each other and also the target audience. They are both able to make full eye contract with the camera shows a connection between the reader them. David has tattoo's all over his right arm and Victoria is also shown with a tattoo on her back this gives them more of a street look. Underneath the picture they are both refered to as “Posh and Becks” the denotation of this could that they are posh however this is completely different to how they have been portrayed in the image. The colour of the font is blue which stands out from both of them. In the white text below it describes hows the couple are determined to become the new American idols which has clearly been shown through the image as they both look determined and confident. The colour of the title is red, represents their sexuality and love; we are also able to see how comfortable the feel with each other by how close they are.

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