Analysis of a double page spread

This double page spread is from the magazine Classic Rock.

I really like this double page spread as it simple, but it works well. There is only 3 colours used in the whole spread so it is consistent and a good scheme. Also it is very easy on the eye. The black, white and red work well with each other and the text stands out good.

The first thing you look at when you open the page is the large image of the artist from the band Kiss on the left hand side of the page, you look at this image first as you read the magazine from left to right so the image comes first, however even if the image was on the right hand side then you would still look at the image first as the simple colours and large pose draw the eye. The simple colours work well together as they are easy to view. You instantly recognise the artist because of the way he is dressed and the make-up he is wearing. I like the pose he is standing at with him pointing the guitar towards the camera. The medium close up works well.

The right hand page is the article about the artist featured left, The large black star at the top of the page is easily recognisable as the symbol of the featured band, Kiss. The simple background colour is inviting and the white text stands out well against the simple dark red. The black at the top of the page also stands out well and sticks with the three colour scheme.

This double page spread appeals to me as i think the simpleness of the article is great, it is easy to read and easy to identify the artist and what the article is about. I love how the simple background colour contrasts the text easily and makes it easily viewable, as the one thing i hate about magazines is if the text is hard to read against the background, this article is easy to read so this is why it appeals to me.