Thursday, October 10, 2013

SANkOFA- Floating Heads


Floating heads or "beheading"became a huge trademark of the 19th century.  The portrayal of a head that "sits on a pedestal" was an unusual design during the 1930s. These portraits sparked a new form of design in graphic arts. This common trope has evolved into stylishly striking logos of the present.



Floating heads became a medium for advertising. This piece promotes the brand, using the technique to bring attention to the ice-cream cone. 


The Beatle's Cover graphic follows the visual scheme, suggesting that their heads are floating in space. This album cover also reinforced the unity of the Beatles as a group.




This graphic serves as a pun for the graphic idea of floating heads. The artist cleverly used the bathroom signs and symbols the template. 

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