Magazine+Cover

=__Magazine Cover Assignment__=

Vogue/LIFE Magazine Covers
Both of the covers have human subjects as the main focus. The images are striking and draw the eye towards the magazine. Also, the colours present are quite complimentary, which creates a sense of unity. This is especially the case in the Vogue magazine cover.
 * What do both of the covers have in common?**

Vogue: The main story seems to be an interview with actress Gywneth Paltrow (as evidenced by "I have something that's so real" in large white lettering). She is also the subject on the cover. LIFE: The main story is titled "A Child From Every Nation" and tells of one man's journey to photograph "the world's children." This corresponds with the image on the cover.
 * What is the main story in that issue and how does it relate to the image on the cover?**

Vogue: Balance: each side of the image has similar characteristics. Colour Space: the only source of vibrant colour in the image is the headdress-like object. Simple and Single Point: the image takes up the majority of the frame; the background is barely visible LIFE: Balance: each side of the image has similar characteristics Colour Space: the child's black coat contrasts with his white hat; also, the child's gray eyes jump out from the pallor of his face Simple and Single Point: the child's face is the main focus of the picture; the background is blurred out using the depth of field technique
 * What design principles are evident in the cover image? Explain.**

The Evolution of the Magazine Cover

 * What were some characteristics of early magazine covers?**
 * modeled after book covers
 * usually opened with a title/table of contents or even an article instead of a cover page
 * colours were limited to black and white
 * images were often merely decorative and did not indicate what was included in the magazine
 * cover lines did not become common until the late 1800s


 * What are some characteristics of the** **poster covers?**
 * dominated by pictures
 * illustrations bore resemblance to images of the Art Nouveau age
 * looked like they were meant to be "framed and hung on the wall"
 * usually, no cover lines/themes presented
 * image and logo commonly separated
 * a lot of poster covers did not illustrate the theme of the magazine/relate to any of the articles; instead, they conveyed a "season or general mood"


 * What is the purpose of cover lines?**
 * drew in reader into the magazine
 * indicated the main stories/articles included in the magazine
 * acted as a preview or introduction of sorts


 * What is an integrated cover?**
 * a cover where the text and art wholly compliment and feed off each other
 * "a symbiotic, mutually supportive relationship" between the text and art


 * How can the placement of cover lines affect the overall design of a cover?**
 * can make the cover cluttered or minimalist
 * draws the eye around the cover
 * can create a balanced effect
 * allows for experimentation in colour


 * SOURCE USED FOR ABOVE QUESTIONS:** http://longleaf.net/coverlines/


 * Describe the following styles of cover lines:**
 * **Outside the box:**
 * cover art and cover lines are in defined, separate areas (usually boxes)
 * **Inside the box:**
 * boxes inside the cover art, where text was placed
 * **Columns:**
 * a vertical column designed only for cover lines, separating them from the rest of the page
 * **Zones:**
 * logo, picture and cover lines are all in separate areas on the cover
 * **Banners and corners:**
 * bold, eye-catching banner (sometimes slanting across the cover or constrained to a corner) that the text was placed upon
 * **Planned and unplanned spaces:**
 * unplanned: text in spaces that appear to have been accidentally left blank by the designer
 * planned: text placed in pre-meditated areas that added to the affect of the cover
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 * Great Job on the questions and attention to detail on your magazine.
 * 25/25
 * 28/28
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