The Gentlewoman: Language and Representation blog tasks
Gentlewoman front cover 1) What do the typefaces used on the front cover suggest to an audience? the serif fon t of Scarlett's Johansson's name gives a connotation that she is important as the Headline of the magazine is sont serif don’t which matches the value of the magazine. This contrast suggest that they are drawing attention to her name as she is important. 2) How does the cover subvert conventional magazine cover design? Normally A magazine cover would be a median shot with cover lines surrounding however there is a close up shot with no cover lines. The picture is in a box which again breaks the typical conventional magazine cover. 3) Write an analysis of the central image. There is a a monochrome image covers in QW typical which is different to there house style especially the dramatic colourful makeup. 4) What representations of gender and celebrity can be found on this front cover? there is a reputation of women having power. This is because of the low angled sho