This iconic image by German artist Andreas Gursky labelled "Paris, Montparnasse" represents a typical tower block at the time. The photo contains a series of horizontal and vertical lines in a lattice structure to create a box like effect. Moreover the solid horizontal line at the top of the building appears parallel to the other horizontal lines throughout the building giving the image a consistent and interesting outcome. Also halfway down the building, there is a split in the colour, with the left half being a slightly darker shade to the right side possibly showing the contrasting feel of the piece. Finally the subdued colour palette of the entire building with the grey sky above gives an eery feel to the image and also makes it seem like an normal and everyday picture."99 Cent"
This image created by Gursky shows a different element to the type of work that he creates. For example the bright vibrant colours of the supermarket and the rows of coloured food makes the piece visually attractive to the audience. Also the depth of the image represents with the perfectly ordered food makes the photo quite busy and attractive as it all looks quite symmetrical. The use of people who are dotted around the shop are used as subjects and take the audiences attention away from the busy colours of the shops products. The people are also used to represent the photo to be a normal day with people who are getting their food shopping giving a natural impression of everyday life.
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