ELEMENT--LINE: Opposing Lines
Describing FORM: What is the specific communicative strategy? Where is it found?
The communicative strategy that is used is opposing lines. Opposing lines are lines that move in opposite directions or at right angles to one another, which creates an opposing line relationship.
The photo below is a bright, tailored suit that is included in the Gucci Spring 2018 collection. The opposing lines are found on the top and the bottom. The vertical and horizontal lines form 90 degree angles to give it structure.
Discussing CONTENT: What does it communicate?
The opposing lines communicate structure and gives it a stable feeling. Tailored suits are usually associated with business, seriousness, and a more mature like feel. Yellow is almost always associated with the sun, happiness, and joy. When it’s applied in the suit gives it that “playful, bright, fresh look” which could make people think that you can have fun in a suit and not always be serious.
Image Source: https://www.vogue.com
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