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Heinz Ketchup

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A Heinz Ketchup advertisement shows sliced tomatoes stacked haphazardly to form the general shape of a bottle of ketchup. Towards the bottom of the frame, there is a crisp text that reads, “No one grows ketchup like Heinz.” Through the analyzation of this advertisement, it becomes apparent that it is effective and interesting in many different aspects, including form, content and style.

The form of this advertisement reflects the artist's intentions of making the product, Heinz ketchup, seem healthier. For example, the lines throughout are very clean and crisp, which gives an air of freshness about the piece. Further, the implied shape of the ketchup bottle through stacked tomato slices is an innovative way for the artist to show that Heinz ketchup is made of just that, fresh tomatoes. Also, both the foreground and background use a very strong color palette of red and white with slight green accents to assist with the fresh feeling of the piece. With the way the space on the page is handled, there is a very obvious focal point on the center of the page, focused on the implied ketchup bottle. Using this simplistic composition shows the intention of the artist to leave this advertisement feeling fresh and simple. …show more content…

The implied bottle of ketchup in the advertisement showcases the content simply and straightforwardly. Additionally, by using the word “grow” in accompaniment with the image of fresh tomatoes reinforces the idea that Heinz ketchup is fresh and healthy. Through the iconography of the ketchup bottle, the advertisement shows the viewer that Heinz is a fresh, clean, and healthy

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