16pp mag

Not quite finished completely redoing the posters from below, but here's part of the magazine project. I am in the process of changing these as well, but here are some of the spreads I think I might keep.

The topic is regional differences in (American) art and why. I hope the images don't appear too random because they are supposed to be examples of what was explained in the story itself. Still not too sure about how it all works together.

Also, the last spread is supposed to be an image of performance art so that it goes along with the text for that page, but I need to find a higher resolution image (original was too pixelated). I will edit it once I find one. For now it is just an example of the layout I was trying. Is it ok to have two of those layouts with full bleed images back to back? Should there be a spread in between to transition between the two??

Topic and swipe book

For my topic I've chosen the Art Nouveau movement, focusing on how it came to be and what it stood for. Initially, the recurring colors, textures, type, and visual styles in both print design and architecture are what made it appeal to me the most, but further research has given me more insight on its meaning and how I can relate to it personally. Though I've read that art nouveau was a response--or "resistance"--to academic art and earlier styles and influences, the fact that it became an entire movement with philosophies and an effect on lifestyle choices appeals to me, along with the idea of moving away from traditional definition and applications of art. I like the idea of not having to follow specific rules or molding work into a textbook definition/cookie cutter of what art is supposed to be, but while still creating something visually appealing and sending a message.