Rolling Stone Double Page Spread Analysis

In this double page spread, one of the main features that makes it an effective article is the colours used. The inclusion of the red on the American flag matches with the Florence's hair colour which provides a clean looking page due to the matching colours, and the limited amount of colours other than red. Also, rule of thirds is used on this page, with the point of which the lines cross marking the title of the article, the drop capital and Florence's chest area. In doing this, Rolling Stone is sexualising the artist in the spread, intentionally placing parts of her body in areas of the page that the reader is more likely to look at.

Aspects from this article that I may take inspiration from is the use of a drop capital, as well as having three columns of text to cater for the main content on the page. My reasoning behind using a drop capital to begin my article, is because it draws the reader to the writing on the article, and encourages them to read the writing in full, rather than just looking at the image and design of the page. The use of three columns of text provides a structured layout to the page, as well as giving enough space for an extended article on the page.