Consideration Of Mood And Atmosphere Flashcards
Stare?
An unnerving atmosphere is created by the and closeness and the stare of the sitter which emphasises the critique of modern beauty standards this piece aims to communicate as the reality of plastic-surgery is difficult to look at
Bandaged nose?
The bandaged nose and stark bruising creates a mood of shock and brutality which again further amplifies the message that media representation of people is fake as the reality Saville depicts is shocking and horrific in comparison.
Scale?
The intensely cropped composition and scale creates an strong sense of scrutiny and thus a mood of discomfort, conveying the discomfort of the model and causing the viewer discomfort is effective in creating a connection between the two and aiding the viewer in understanding how brutal cosmetic surgery can be. Also communicates how much media focuses on vanity- how much importance is given to appearance.
Artificial light?
The stark highlight on the bandage and yellow artificial lighting creates the appearance of flash photography which creates a mood of intense discomfort as the model is being documented and scrutinised post-surgery, when vulnerable. This emphasises the cruelty of modern beauty standards and aids the creation of an unnerving and critical atmosphere.
