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The Gentlewoman: Language and Representation blog tasks

  Close-textual analysis Work through the following tasks to complete your close-textual analysis of the Gentlewoman CSP pages: Gentlewoman front cover  1) What do the typefaces used on the front cover suggest to an audience? The typefaces that was used on the front cover suggests to an audience that they want their concept to come out as unique due to their unconventional design and layout. They also focus on how the main image could convey the idea of women empowerment as the make up seems very bold. 2) How does the cover subvert conventional magazine cover design? The cover subverts conventional magazine cover design due to the layout as most magazines would have a central image with the setting but the cover of Gentlewoman shows that it's in a layout-like-frame.  3) Write an analysis of the central image. The central image shows Johansson in a close up shot, highlighting her make up with the purple eyeshadow and her bright red lipstick. This connotes confidence and a...