This double page magazine spread features Lady Gaga. One page contains a photo of Lady Gaga in a provocative pose, while the other page contains text about the artist. The simple two-color design and layout makes the information accessible. Lady Gaga looks directly at the camera, creating a relationship with the reader and suggesting the article is about learning about the artist. Key details like a large "L" and drop caps guide the reader through the text.

1. Double Page Spread Research
Kianna Briggs

2. This double page spread is from Q magazine with one
page dedicated to an image of Lady Gaga and the other
page text. The simple layout creates a more conventional
layout allowing the reader to have an easier way of
accessing the information.
Similarly the use of
two simple colours
such as red and black
with a plain white
background creates a
more welcoming tone
for the audience
because they are not
bombarded with a
number of colours that
distract them from
reading the article.

3. This image is quite controversial
with the pose being quite sexual
which suggests that the artist is
also controversial but is also
trying to appeal to the male
audience.
Furthermore the artist is
looking directly into the camera
which indicates direct address.
It has been used to create a
relationship between the reader
and the artist which therefore
suggests that this article is
about the reader learning about
who the artist is and what they
represent. It has been used to create a relationship
between the reader and the artist which
therefore suggests that this article is
about the reader learning about who the
artist is and what they represent.

4. The ‘L’ in the centre of the text immediately
makes the reader think of Lady Gaga.
Furthermore although it is in red it is equally
legible in which the reader can still read the
text without being distracted by the ‘L’. The
huge letter has been used to draw attention
to the text and symbolises Lady Gaga’s
personality as she is known for being an
exaggerated artist who enjoys attention just
how attention has been drawn to the letter
in the centre.
Two drop caps have been used to separate the
information within the article encouraging the
audience to continue reading. Furthermore
because there is a lot of text on the page, the
use of two drop caps makes the page look
more presentable to the audience in which it
appeals to them therefore making the read the
article as appose to simply ignoring it.

5. Although this also a music magazine double page spread, there are a lot of
differences between it and the previous one. For example there are two images that
have been used which suggest that there are two sides to the artist and also the
content on the text has two different connotations. The image on the right shows the
artist as an actual artist in which the audience see her as a confident person who is
not afraid to wear minimal clothing. However because part of the picture is in a
shadow could suggest that the artist is not as confident as the audience would expect
or is not as comfortable wearing the type of clothes an average pop star would wear.

6. This image shows a calm, comfortable
side to the artist which is shown by
her pose and also what she is wearing.
She is wearing a white top which has
connotations of innocence and creates
a relaxed effect to the image therefore
shows the audience a more natural
side to the artist compared to the
image of her on the other page. As
well as this she is doing a very humble,
innocent pose which brings out a
reserved personality who is not always
in the spotlight. In addition the artist
in this image is not in a shadow
whereas the opposite image of her is
which could indicate that the artist is
more confident when she is natural
and comfortable with herself.

7. In the centre of the page is a
quote which the reader
would immediately look at.
The quote has been used to
create extra interest and
also gives the reader an
insight on to what the
interview is about and also
how it represents the artist.
Furthermore the quote is written
in red to also grab the audiences
attention because it highlights its
importance within the article
therefore making the reader want
to read the interview so they can
find out what the question asked
was.

8. The text has been written in The artists name has been written in
red and white, however the relation to the image it is on top. There is
shade of red that has been not a simple colour it is in, but instead has
used is the exact same red been filled with the artists image which
as the artists top on the left suggests that the artists name is a
page. This creates a representation of herself. Also because the
connection between the name is highlighted but the image is
artist and what they are not, could indicate that the name has
saying. The fact that red and more importance as appose to the actual
white have been used in image of the artist.
relation to what the artist is
wearing in the two images
creates contrast and also the
split personality has been
connected by the content of
the interview.