Introduction to Music Video and BLACKPINK HYLT: Blog task
1) What are the key conventions of music video? mixing dark edgy concepts with bright luxurious or romantic elements 2) What is intertextuality? mosaic of quotations" that references, influences, or reacts to other texts. It describes the complex network of relationships between different works of literature, art, or media 3) When did music videos first become a major part of the music industry? Music videos officially became a major, mainstream part of the music industry in the early 1980s , following the launch of MTV (Music Television) on 1 August 1981. 4) What launched in 1981 and why were music videos an important part of the music industry in the 1980s and 1990s? Visual Branding : They allowed artists to create a distinct "image" or persona beyond just their voice. Stars like Michael Jackson , Madonna , and Prince used high-concept visuals to become global fashion and cultural icons. 5) How are mu...