Women in Ads

This is a campaign that is trying to speak out against domestic violence. This image definitely falls under the category of Violence. This image is very intense and extremely graphic which really gets the point across that domestic violence is something that should never occur. Instead of showing a girl being punched the image shows the aftermath of a domestic violence occurrence. I feel that this is extremely effective because the wound on the women's face is very graphic and sticks out more than anything in the picture. I find it interesting how this woman looks completely normal and besides her wound and looks as if she would be an attractive female. The fact that the rest of her face looks untouched brings out the wound even more though which is the purpose of the ad. Even in an ad about domestic violence the media is concerned about making the girl pretty which was something that caught my attention. Women in advertising have received a much more intense treatment than any man in ads that I have seen.

http://www.businessinsider.com/lebanese-anti-domestic-violence-ads-2013-3

Twenty Signs

 James Franco Ford Fusion Ad

Sign 1
Signifier: James Franco
Signified: Fame, Class, Intelligence, Wealth

Sign 2
Signifier: Tiger
Signified: Power, Ferocity, Strength

Sign 3
Signifier: Leather Couches
Signified: Wealth, Fashion, Class

Sign 4
Signifier: Chandelier
Signified: Wealth, Class, Luxury

Sign 5
Signifier: Mansion
Signified: Wealth, Class, Luxury

Sign 6
Signifier: Tuxedo
Signified: Class, Wealth, Style, Fashion

Sign 7
Signifier: Painting
Signified: Sophistication, Class, Elegance

Sign 8
Signifier: Black Dresses
Signified: Sex, Elegance, Class, Fun

Sign 9
Signifier: Party
Signified: Fun, Friendly, Fancy, Excitement

Sign 10
Signifier: Car
Signified: Wealth, Fresh, New, Happiness

Sign 11
Signifier: Fireworks
Signified: Fun, Happiness, Joy, Excitement

Sign 12
Signifier: Fire
Signified: Power, Intimidation, Strength

Sign 13
Signifier: Tall Buildings
Signified: Success, Power, Luxury, Wealth

Sign 14
Signifier: Fountains
Signified: Urban, Power, Wealth

Sign 15
Signifier: White Rose
Signified: Love, Romance, Purity, Nature

Sign 16
Signifier: Rose Petals
Signified: Love, Romance, Sex

Sign 17
Signifier: Billboard
Signified: Power, Strength, Big

Sign 18
Signifier: Hybrid Car
Signified: Healthy, Natural, Environmental

Sign 19
Signifier: Jet
Signified: Fast, Speed, Power

Sign 20
Signifier: City
Signified: Urban, Success, Wealth