Formation Flashcards
1
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What is the purpose of a music video?
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- Short selective images to rapidly communicate to audiences
- Promote the artist and make profit
- A marketing device
2
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What genre of music video is Formation?
A
Hybrid of narrative and performance
3
Q
When did Formation’s video release?
A
February 2016, the day before the Super Bowl performance (to over 100 million people).
4
Q
What can be said about the representation of gender in Formation?
A
It could be seen as conflict and contrast within the gender representations. Beyonce is both powerful and sexualised within the video.
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