The document discusses different visual narratives and styles that could be used for album covers of various artists. For a male singer-songwriter like Neil Young, a sepia-toned image showing him practicing music or performing at a small venue would convey nostalgia and honesty. For Rihanna's "Loud" album, a close-up portrait of her face in red tones would symbolize love, passion and closure. Her album "Unapologetic" could feature an image of her naked body covered in lyrics to portray vulnerability and strength. Adele's "21" may use a black and white portrait of her face with eyes closed, communicating innocence and purity.
1. Genre Star Image/Star Persona Colour Visual Narrative Ty
Male Image him doing what we are listening Sepia – nostalgic, old fashioned He’s in a music shop or gig venue, Ha
singer/songwriter to (practicing music, gig). Honesty. backstage, not glossy or shiny, with W
(Neil Young) links to how the band started out. –
Looking back in time. al
(m
Female Image of a close up of her face – very A lot of red to show love, heat and power Very pretty and glossy showing her Bl
singer/songwriter personal beauty with eyes closed to show sh
closure. m
Rhianna ‘Loud’
Female Image of woman naked, covered with White and black – but makes a strong Very powerful and honest, eyes all on Ha
singer/songwriter lyrics from the songs. Very vulnerable statement her, spotlight always on her, very ve
and personal. strong woman. fa
Rhianna w
‘Unapologetic’ th
la
Female Image of a close up picture of woman’s White and black – old fashioned, the past Innocence, purity, true self, honesty, Bo
singer/songwriter. face with eyes closed and hand to image is focused on her ag
Adele ‘21’. face. in