The document discusses how a music star's public image is constructed through various materials and media. It uses Madonna as an example of an artist who skillfully crafted her star image through her songs, album covers, music videos, live performances, and frequent reinvention of her style. Madonna gained popularity in the 1980s through music videos that promoted her hits and identified her with particular images. Her changing styles transformed her into a fashion icon and cultural influence, demonstrating how star construction can give an artist significant power and impact.