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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.