2. Richard Dyer explains that Stars are a construction
and are artificially created to please a certain
audience.
3. Richard Dyer: “A star is an image not a real person, but
one that is constructed out of a range of materials.”
4. Stars are made to appeal to audiences, which in
turn generate revenue for record companies.
“Stars are commodities produced and consumed
on the strength of their meaning”
5. Youthfulness
Rebellious
Sexual Magnetism
Anti authoritarian attitude
Originality
Creativity/Talent
Disregard for social values reacting to drugs
and sex
Conspires consumptions, of sex, drugs and
material goods.
6. A star begins as a real human, but the star
transformation changes them, A pop stars
personality needs constant work. Madona has
been excellent at adopting & changing her
persona.
7. Star Image motifs are a running theme for an
artist. The aim is to help establish the artist as a
brand.
Star image motifs is often a recurring icon
image or font.