Young Bodies on Display: a Feminist Exploration of the Photographic Series and Surrounding Controversies of Sally Mann and Tierney Gearon

Authors

Marnie Zoldessy, The College of Wooster

Abstract

A feminist analysis of the controversies surrounding Sally Mann and Tierney Gearon's photographic series, which hopes to approach a nuanced viewing of the photographs and uncover the root behind the general public's negative response to the work.

Advisor

Craven, Christa

Department

Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

Recommended Citation

Zoldessy, Marnie, "Young Bodies on Display: a Feminist Exploration of the Photographic Series and Surrounding Controversies of Sally Mann and Tierney Gearon" (2011). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 647.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/647

Disciplines

Gender and Sexuality | Gender, Race, Sexuality, and Ethnicity in Communication | Photography | Women's Studies

Keywords

feminism, feminist, art, photography, controversy

Publication Date

2011

Degree Granted

Bachelor of Arts

Document Type

Senior Independent Study Thesis