This document summarizes and provides examples from the CD booklets of various artists, including Oasis, Blondie, One Direction, and Arctic Monkeys. For Oasis' album Morning Glory, it discusses the front cover photo and details in the booklet layout. For Blondie's albums Parallel Lines and Plastic Letters, it analyzes the effective black and white color schemes and styling of the covers and inside pages. Finally, it examines the bright colors and personal front cover photo of One Direction's single What Makes You Beautiful, as well as the simple back cover design.
Alex Steinweiss created the first album covers with original artwork in 1938, replacing plain cardboard covers. By the late 1940s, major record companies featured colorful paper covers with classic art or original designs. As Steinweiss' work proved popular, many companies adopted this new style of album artwork. Through the decades, album covers evolved, featuring various artistic styles from abstract designs to photography to reflect trends in music and culture over time. Computer imaging further expanded possibilities for album cover design from the late 20th century onward.
This document summarizes and provides examples from the CD booklets of various artists, including Oasis, Blondie, One Direction, and Arctic Monkeys. For Oasis' album Morning Glory, it discusses the front cover photo and details in the booklet layout. For Blondie's albums Parallel Lines and Plastic Letters, it analyzes the effective black and white color schemes and styling of the covers and inside pages. Finally, it examines the bright colors and personal front cover photo of One Direction's single What Makes You Beautiful, as well as the simple back cover design.
Alex Steinweiss created the first album covers with original artwork in 1938, replacing plain cardboard covers. By the late 1940s, major record companies featured colorful paper covers with classic art or original designs. As Steinweiss' work proved popular, many companies adopted this new style of album artwork. Through the decades, album covers evolved, featuring various artistic styles from abstract designs to photography to reflect trends in music and culture over time. Computer imaging further expanded possibilities for album cover design from the late 20th century onward.