Poster
Dylan
Columbia Records · 1967
Analysis
A black profile and flowing colored hair promote Bob Dylan's greatest-hits album.
“DYLAN”
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Why it worked
The profile stays simple enough to read at a distance. The colored hair adds a sense of imaginative energy that connects the image with the music.
Lesson
Keep a strong outline around a complex visual idea.
Image source
© Columbia Records. Shown for study and commentary.
Not affiliated with or endorsed by Columbia Records.