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"Contrast"

The image above is from a Pixar short entitled, "Day & Night". I believe that this picture is a great example of contrast for a few different reasons. First of all, this picture seems to be harmonious and balanced. Because of this, I believe successful contrast has been achieved here. Also, the contrast draws one's attention to the two main characters in the middle. This also means the contrast was successful because the attention is supposed to be towards the two characters in the middle. This means the contrast has successfully done its job. The last aspect of this image that plays on contrast is that the two characters are actually opposite from each other, one represents day and the other represents night. This demonstrates the idea of contrast embodies polarities to give things meanings...What is day without night? And visa versa.

This album cover uses contrasting tones of black and white. The artist is displayed in a familiar set up using clean white attire, all dolled up for a photo shoot with full make-up and hair. She stands in front of a vandalized wall dripping with thick black paint. This contrast could be successful but due to the juxtaposition of the artist and background are too absolute. The artist is standing too close to the contrasting image. The paint seems to have been thrown at the direction of the beautiful woman. This angle could be interpreted as the paint being thrown at the woman in disgust. Her body language verbalizes this idea even more standing with her face backing away from the thrown paint. I would think this is a disrespectful representation of someone who is obviously trying to show off her talent. These polarities should reflect a artist being able to coincide with both concepts street grunge with classic vocals maybe. This is clearly two different ideas haphazardly juxtaposed together. There is a possibility that the artist and the background was taken at different times. This is no seen a whole concept merging together to represent this woman.