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ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS:
Photographer’s name: Ono Yoko
Introduce the photographer. Give us a little of their background. Tell us why they are notable. (10pts)
Choose two of their photographs and embed/paste/attach them into your answer. (5pts).
Describe in detail the images you just embedded/pasted/attached (at this point, you should know how to describe an image in detail because you learned how to do that in the Photograph Analysis exercises). Describe the context (of the situation/time) in which the photographer took those images. What were they trying to convey? Were they successful in telling their story? (20pts).
List 2 references where you found information about the artist and/or the image. (5pt)
HOW TO WORK ON THIS ASSIGNMENT (EXAMPLE ESSAY / DRAFT)
Ono Yoko is a renowned Japanese-American photographer and multimedia artist who has captivated the art world with her intriguing images. Born in 1933 in Tokyo, Japan, Yoko has been a trailblazer in the avant-garde art scene since the 1960s and 1970s. Her works, which range from performance art to conceptual art, have earned her international recognition and a place among the pioneers of conceptual art and feminist art.
Yoko’s photography has been instrumental in challenging traditional gender roles and exploring themes of identity, peace, and gender equality. One of her most famous works, “Cut Piece” (1965), is a performance art piece where Yoko sat on a stage with a pair of scissors, inviting audience members to come up and cut off pieces of her clothing. This piece explored themes of vulnerability, power dynamics, and the objectification of women’s bodies.
Another notable work by Yoko is the photograph “Bad Child” (1997), which depicts her face with a bruised eye, framed by a heart shape. The image conveys a message of self-empowerment and resilience, as well as highlighting the issue of domestic violence against women. Through this photograph, Yoko successfully tells a story of strength and courage in the face of adversity.
In conclusion, Yoko Ono is a notable photographer who has made a significant contribution to the art world. Her works continue to inspire and challenge audiences with their thought-provoking themes and intriguing imagery. Her legacy as a trailblazer in conceptual and feminist art will continue to be remembered for generations to come.
References:
- Ono, Yoko. (n.d.). Cut Piece. MoMA. [online] Available at: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/79287
- Ono, Yoko. (n.d.). Bad Child. MoMA. [online] Available at: https://www.moma.org/collection/works/96701
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