Composition/Arrangement

• Composition/arrangement

  • Arrangement of objects appear cluttered and random
  • Positioned in a circular composition
  • Uses controlled colour contrasts to show aspects of Marilyn Monroe's life
• Objects in the foreground

  • Most of the smaller objects in the foreground, leading the eye to each one
• Colours used

  • Most objects are primary/secondary colours
  • Red cloth symbolising Marilyn's suspicious death
  • Pink egg timer symbolising time running out
  • Yellow/green fruit symbolising her in her prime
  • Gold representing glamour and wealth
• Composition/arrangement:

  Point: The black and white photograph on the right is the focal point.

  Evidence: This can be seen as its framed by the colourful make-up containers above, black brush to the left and red candle on the right with the red material in the foreground.

  Effect: Making the photograph stand out against the colourful inanimate objects, drawing the eye towards it.
• Effect:

  Making the colours stand out against the red cloth, making it more obvious and encourages the viewers eye to be led around the painting whilst conveying a vanitas of Marilyn.