The document analyzes and summarizes the visual elements and themes presented on various album covers, including references to lyrics, characters, colors, fonts, locations, logos, clothing, and hair that relate back to themes within the music. Key elements discussed include a pink text linking to a feminine character, a man's red shirt denoting power and protection, torn artwork indicating violence, a balaclava referencing crime, lighting and colors evoking Miami beaches, dilapidated council estates referencing the album themes, and a black and white color scheme harkening back to 1950s America.

1. Ancillary Text Research

2. The blank space on this
cover draws attention to
the image used and the
font slightly above it
The subtle pink of the text is
linked to the feminine
character seen in the
picture
The girl is a
reference to the
lyrics featuring
women in the album
The mans red shirt connotes
power as he is in a position
of power in this photo,
holding the girl and
seemingly protecting her

3. The rip and
tear on the art
indicates
violence, a
theme of the
album
The balaclava is
a reference to
crime , another
theme of the
album
The black background is
used to contrast with the
white balaclava and how
this is a reversal of the
classic colours.
The font used fits with the
theme of the album and
how it relates to the urban
culture of the album

4. The lighting
provides
colours that
indicate a
relaxed feel
and remind
the viewer of
Miami
beaches
The expression on
his face is one of
apathy and
disinterest
The shirt again reminds
us of Miami and the
same relaxed feel
The gradient is again quite
neon and gives a relaxed
feel along with the other
components and the light is
casting shadow on his face

5. The location looks
similar to a council
estate, a theme of
the album, that is
dilapidate.
The logo is interesting
and its positioning
makes it a central
piece of important
mise en scene
This is incredibly washed
out and incredibly light in
order to give more of a
depressing feeling

6. Black and
white
colour
scheme to
harken
back to
50’s
America
The bold font
dominates the
cover, its
intended to draw
attention to the
title and the
name of it, which
Is rather eye
catching
The clothes and the hair
are very minimalistic,
similar to the era wanting
to be represented in Lana
Del Reys music