Billboard magazine double page spread analysis

This is a double page spread of the music magazine Billboard. A good layout technique has been used here. The page on the right is taken up by one big image of the artist Beyonce. The page on the left has the masthead ‘Fiercely Creative’ with a large amount of writing beneath it. The layout of this double page spread does follow the route of the eye. The reader looks at the masthead first, then at the image and finally looks at the text. The colour scheme is very bright and vibrant. There are only two colours used purple and white. The purple background is very abstract, it draws the reader’s attention. Also the purple background matches the makeup used on the artist. There is a great contrast between the two colours used. The white text stands out well on the purple background, it makes it clear and easy to read. The font varies slightly although it’s mostly similar with the small writing. The two words in the masthead have two different font styles. The shot used in the main image is eye line match. The artist who is Beyonce looks very fierce in this picture which associates with the masthead. Also the purple colours and the picture of Beyonce appeals more to a feminine audience, she’s an idol to many young women out there.