Commercial Art

Commercial Art

Commercial art is the art of creative services, referring to art created for commercial purposes, primarily advertising. Commercial art uses a variety of platforms for viewers with the intent of promoting sale and interest of products, services, and ideas.

Both of these commercial photographs are particularly interesting. Specifically, it's clear, from the background and props, that each of these portraits are for promoting their profession. For instance, in the first photograph, the background is a chalkboard with mathematical equations written across it. This expresses that the women is probably a math teacher of some sort and is promoting her occupation. Also, the man in the second photo appears to be posing behind a camera, indicating that his profession is a photographer. Both of these photos were taken for commercial purposes as they indicate a specific occupation.