Protecting Metropolis

Deconstruction:

• Medium: Digital
• Materials: 1s & 0s and pixels
• Subject Matter: The subject of this image is condoms.
• Aesthetic Qualities: This image is more on the beautiful side than sublime.
• Composition: The focal point of this image is the superman condoms.
• Gesture: Superman's shadow makes it look like he's watching you, and makes you want to grab a condom before getting it on.
• Formal Elements: The Superman colors make condoms look like a fun thing to use. There's so much negative space in the upper and lower third of the image.
• Lighting: The image is pretty light, but Superman's shadow covers the center of the image.
• Dimension: The condoms are huge in proportion to the text. the "protecting metrapolis" is smaller than "one lois at a time".
• Location: This image was found on the internet, and probably is mostly used there.
• Display: This image is very simple and straight to the point.

Response:
This condom ad is really cool! I liked the use of the superman shadow to make it look like he's watching you.