![]() ![]() ![]() Perhaps the image of Michael’s face represents a work of art, in and of itself. This time, however, the title took a backseat to the man himself, “Michael Jackson.” The disparity in font size between his name and the album title elevates his image and persona to center stage. The typography of the album title has always been important across all of Michael’s album covers and for his final hoorah, this rule remained unchanged. The left eye and eyebrow, however, are in their natural state, providing a sense of comfort for the old-school soul that Michael had come to be known for. ![]() The digitization makes it clear that Michael Jackson was constantly watching both the present and future music scene and anticipating the evolution of the music industry. The right eye and eyebrow have been overlaid with a second digitized layer. The shadows below the eyebrows, nose, and mouth suggest that the photograph was taken at a higher angle. This time, the image leaves the viewer with a simple message of Michael Jackson’s long sought inner peace. Gone are the spectacular ornaments and hidden messages from Dangerous, the epic monument of HIStory, and the dancing feet of Off the Wall, all anticipating the contents of the album. The Invincible cover is an intriguing mix of elements united to create a coherent image of the superstar. ![]()
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