Media, Advertising and Propoganda

• Literal- A Feathered white outline of a triangle, half intersected by an identical line frayed at the end, from the opposite side a rainbow formation protrudes
• Abstract- The white beam of light seem to split into its colour formation because of the triangle shape
• Cultural- Using a class triangle shape and a beam of light, something similar can happen for real, this is an album cover for pink floyd, the theme achieved is about the man intricate things that make up a singularity

• Literal- A picture of a burger with a clever caption, Mcdonalds advert
• Abstract- The informal caption plays on the fact that you are reading it whilst in a train/subway station and creates humour around the idea of how good the burger looks
• Cultural- The Advert instills a humorous message and attitude that makes you agree with Mcdonalds claiming how good the product is

• Literal- A face half cast in light, with blood red eyes and matching colour title
• Abstract- The face seems to be comig out of the shadows and looking at you, this is threatening and chilling as if about to attack
• Cultural- this is a big film sequel involving a very established horror character (Hannibal Lecter) and the mis-en-scene of the poster personifies his character, the monster within himself hiding in the shadows

• Literal- Black and white batman and Catwoman except Catwomans' red goggles
• Abstract- Stern Batman and seductive Catwoman, the body language suggests a clash of personality, or an unsteady alliance, Catwoman may playfully tease the serious Batman.
• Cultural- The relationship between the characters is a complicated one, because Catwoman is a thief and Batman is a strict law enforcer, yet they have an attraction to eachother, so the clash is well represented here with the proxemics and empty space.

• Literal- Two hooded figures side by side, colour dfferences, from the Assassins creed series
• Abstract- The left figure is looking out of frame as if into the past, and the right figure is head on as if ready for the present fight, the characters could be somehow related or in an alliance
• Cultural- two very imports characters in the Assassins Creed series, the game 'Revelations' ties these two characters together, althought they exist in two different eras and have never met, the have a common goal and alliance

• Literal- A warthog and a meercat photograph taken from inside of a vehicle
• Abstract- There seems to be a friendship between the two animals, as humans this instills joy because it shows two unlikely companions
• Cultural- This shows reference to the film 'The Lion King' and the characters 'Timone and Pumba' some well known and ecogniseable characters. As a 90s kid this makes me happy...