Chapters 1-6

Blink 182

Heres a collage made up of photos from live shows performed by the band Blink 182.

• Collage: An artwork created by assembling and pasting a variety of materials to a two-dimensional surface.

Edited photos of Hayley Williams made by me.


There is a continuation of faded lines that form a grid between the reflected photos. The photos share a graceful unity.

• Continuation: A line or edge that continues from one form to another allowing the eye to move smoothly through a composition.
• Grid: A network of horizontal and vertical intersecting lines that divide spaces and create a framework of areas.
• Graceful unity: Although each element is essentially the same, the individual elements have slight variations.

Photo of Gwen Stefani while performing with her band No Doubt in NY.

The focal point is emphasized on Gwen Stefani while the crowd behind her is the accent.

• Accent A secondary focal point that has less emphasis then the primary one.
• Focal point A compositional device emphasizing a certain area or object to draw attention to the piece and to encourage closer scrutiny of the work.

Lady Gaga is FAR from my favorite but this pop art of her looks kinda cool.

• Pop art: An art movement originating in the 1960s that sought inspiration from everyday popular culture and the techniques of commercial art.

Rise Against Logo

This is a symbol that represents the band Rise Against.

• Symbol: An element of design that communicates an idea or meaning beyond that of its literal form.

When reading music, that curved line hovering over the notes means to be played as a legato, meaning to play the multiple notes as one connected,smooth note.

• Legato: A connecting and flowing rhythm.

pic references:

http://www.all4myspace.com/layouts-2.0/blink-182-myspace-layouts-2.0/0

http://www.posh24.com/brittany_snow/gossip_girl_scoop_no_doubt_performing_live

http://www.createblog.com/backgrounds/75521-lady-gaga/

http://www.braingell.com/?p=190

http://www.carlaholden.com/legato-strumming-technique