'Punk' began around 1974, and with it came the 'punk' attitude.
The first image I have decided to look at is the 'Nevermind the Bollocks' album cover, as this represents the changing social behaviour of this time.
The sign is the word "Bollocks" and this acts as a signifier that conotes the 'punk' attitude; being rude and offensive, though it was meant as nonsense, it created controversy. Also "Nevermind" is another sign that conotes a careless attitude.
The colour of this album cover is bright pink and vibrant yellow, which signifies the change and rebellion against design. Two very contrasting colours, that aren't easy on the eye and stands out.
'Sex Pistols' is written in a ransom note format, which conotes crime, defiance and perhaps violence. This could symbolise the 'punk' era taking over society.
Jamie Reid: 'Nevermind the Bollocks'
In this second 'Sex Pistols' album cover there are similar signs as 'Nevermind the Bollocks' but more images that , to conote the 'careless' and 'rebellious' attitude of Punk.
In the top right corner, there is the british flag, symbolising patriotism and conotes loyalty to being british.
The cowboy poster on the far left is a sign which is a signifier of 'sexuality'. This signified 'taboo' and was frowned upon during that era.
Another symbol that connotes 'sexuality' is the main image of the woman winking. The denotation is that she is wearing a red, short, revealing dress which connotes provocative.
Below the cowboys is a newspaper headline, which denotes 'popularity' and being talked about, its the main headline. "Filth and the fury" is about the Sex Pistols and connotes 'anger' and 'dirt' which is describing Punk.
