1. 1. Pop music is described as commercial popular music, the term itself derives from the abbreviation of popular. Pop music borrows elements from other styles like rock, urban and country, and is targeted at a younger audience. Frank Sinatra was among one of the first pop singers, and since the 50s and 60s pop music has developed dramatically, going from The Beatles, to One Direction, Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga. I will be analysing the costume, hair and make up of one of the most successful and elaborate pop artists of today, with a reputation for having a quirky and unique physical appearance.
2. 2. The fierceness of Katys eye makeup and the way her eyeliner flicks upwards, suggests to the viewer that Katy is quite feisty and confident. The boldness shows that she herself is a bold character, and isnt afraid to stand out. It draws attention to her eyes, captivating and pulling us into her, resulting in being the main focus of the picture, despite the bright colours. The fierceness of Katys eye makeup and the way her eyeliner flicks upwards, suggests to the viewer that Katy is quite feisty and confident. The boldness shows that she herself is a bold character, and isnt afraid to stand out. It draws attention to her eyes, captivating and pulling us into her, resulting in being the main focus of the picture, despite the bright colours. Katy wears bright pink lipstick, again suggesting her fun and quirky personality, and how she isnt afraid to stand out from a crowd. To a viewer, these bold colours also signify the type of music Katy Perry makes, her make up alone suggests up beat, fast commercial pop music, as we associate pop with bright colours, whereas we know it wouldnt be rock, as we link that with blacks and crimsons. Katys cheeks are highlighted in order to give definition to her cheekbones, giving a structured look suggesting her strong and fierce character.
3. 3. Firstly, Katys fringe is cut completely straight and sharp in the middle of her forehead, perhaps showing an element of seriousness, but as we move further down, her hair becomes bouncy and wavy, contrasting with her fringe, as it suggests fun and a laidback attitude. The colour is what stands out the most, as purple isnt thought of as an ordinary hair colour, therefore it shows her confidence, uniqueness and strong character, as a hair colour as bold as that can be open to a lot of criticism, as bright different hair colours are usually found on rock artists, and Katys fan base will be pop music lovers, therefore they might not take to the different look. Her hair again shows her music as up beat and commercial, as bright colours connote with pop music. Her hair also has a 50s look in the way it is cut, but she infuses this with modern aspects signifying her boldness and creativity, which then is incorporated in her music. Perrie from Little Mix and Rihanna (also pop artists) have also been known to experiment with bright hair colours, showing that pop artists are usually bold and use elements like their hair to represent their personalities and music.
4. 4. Katy wears a very tight, revealing outfit, showing her confidence and also elements of sex appeal. The outfit is again quite unusual, and could be open to criticism, suggesting her fearlessness and courageous personality. Again, the bright bold colours relate to her music, as they usually express happiness and joy, like her songs Last Friday Night or Firework. Although her outfit shows her confidence and a lot of her fans would admire her for it, some may not, as it could come across as too revealing, especially as Katy Perry attracts young fans. Some parents may argue that it isnt suitable for their children, and she isnt giving off the right image, or is not a good role model. Katy also embraces quite a vintage look in her clothes, which is quite unconventional in the pop industry.
5. 5. Through these three areas we can explore Katys character and sense her style of music. The bright colours indicate her confidence, wackiness and the unconventional sides of her. Although this can be good to a fan, other people can respond in a negative way to her boldness, as some may find her overpowering and slightly odd, which can put people off. Overall Katy uses colour in her make up, hair and costume to signify to a viewer her pop culture.
6. 6. Through these three areas we can explore Katys character and sense her style of music. The bright colours indicate her confidence, wackiness and the unconventional sides of her. Although this can be good to a fan, other people can respond in a negative way to her boldness, as some may find her overpowering and slightly odd, which can put people off. Overall Katy uses colour in her make up, hair and costume to signify to a viewer her pop culture.