Punk rock photos – body language and facial expressions part 2

Punk Rock Photos – body language and facial expression Part 2

Lily Saunders Media Coursework

Folded arms is a closed posture demonstrated here.

Other than the rude top worn by one of the band members, this picture was more to focus on their positioning. Three standing in a line behind and one standing slightly in front.

Looking at props again, this megaphone is used to emphasize the loudness of their music. Also the open mouth facial expression suggests that he is shouting.

Punk rock bands playing their music shirtless. Although Biffy Clyro isn’t a punk rock band, this image demonstrates that kind of scene.

Again, using rude hand gestures, rock bands express themselves in aggressive ways like this.

Snarling, the make up worn by this man is very anti Christ like.

Chaos shown in this image, a varying range of heights (some sat down and some perching on parts of the sofa). Also the props show they have been drinking. This adds to the rock band attitude of the image.

A fierce stare shown here. Suggests hatred towards certain people.

A look of “I’m not impressed” from Billie Joe. Him and his band members eyes stare directly forwards in a piercing way.

Some of my own examples

What I have learnt from researching these images

Here is a list of things that I have found are very welcomed in the rock genre.

Aggressive and violent gestures

Swearing directly at the audience

Glaring, eyes full of hatred

Animal like poses

Snarling

Bearing teeth

Clenched fists