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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Seeing Through Photographs by The Museum of Modern Art

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About the Course

In an era of constant visual noise, there is a difference between looking at an image and truly recognizing its power. This course invites you to bridge that gap, transforming a daily habit into a deeper understanding of the photographic medium. The Museum of Modern Art offers you exclusive entry into one of the world’s most influential photography collections. Videos take you on behind-the-scenes visits to artist studios to explore the diverse ideas and technologies that inform image-making. By analyzing 100 landmark photographs, you will uncover the cultural narratives, scientific breakthroughs, and creative choices that have shaped the medium’s history. Whether you are a student refining your research skills, a professional looking to sharpen your critical thinking, or a lifelong learner looking to learn more about photography, this course will help you develop visual literacy skills applicable to any field. You’ll cultivate your ability to navigate the visual culture that defines our world and gain a global perspective on how photographs are tools for storytelling, documentation, and critique....

Top reviews

DC

Jun 4, 2024

Absolutely wonderful. This historical overview challenges your mind and allows you to think outside of the box. Also, your views on photography will be thoroughly enhanced. Try it today!

UY

May 26, 2019

It was well organized course and learned essential principles to interpret photos. Thanks Coursera, MoMA and other sponsors for such an opportunity and platform for learning exploration. With Love!

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By Ricardo L R

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Mar 6, 2016

excellent! as a photographers we should know this!

By Sandra P C

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Mar 5, 2016

Amazing teacher and great material for the course!

By Susan F

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Feb 2, 2021

Fabulous course! Opened mye eyes in so many ways!

By Juan V

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May 5, 2020

Really satisfied with the content and methodology

By Silvia M G

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Aug 1, 2016

Great course! Really interesting and well done !

By Sonsoles C d B

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Apr 29, 2016

Very useful and interesting! Highly recommended!

By Jean-Philippe R

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Apr 18, 2016

Excellent cours sur le fond et la forme !

Bravo !

By Gruk A

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Apr 4, 2016

Great course, recomeneded for photography lovers

By Cristina T V

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Mar 12, 2016

Very interesting, lots of important information,

By Geir L E

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Aug 11, 2018

Thus far, very thought provoking and inspiring.

By Paraskevas V

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Nov 11, 2017

Excellent course, very helpful and educational.

By Alessia C

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May 25, 2017

Great course, very interesting and stimulating.

By karina t

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Mar 9, 2016

Love the texts and how engaging the videos are.

By Alessandro R

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Aug 7, 2021

id love a view on perosnal digital photograpy

By Ivonne G L

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Jul 17, 2020

I really enjoyed this course :) Thank you all!

By Pilar

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Jul 11, 2019

Muy buen curso me gustaria hacerlo em español.

By Alejandra Z

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Mar 7, 2017

Really enjoyed this course's contents! Thanks!

By Joe A

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Dec 27, 2018

Great introduction to the art of photography.

By Hana M

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Dec 28, 2017

Eyes opening and awesome. Thank you for this.

By Emily S

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Feb 27, 2016

wonderful. thank you so much for offering it!

By MAYAR F T K M F T K

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Mar 15, 2025

It was very interesting and I learned a lot!

By Aki N

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Aug 19, 2020

A beautiful enriching experience! Thank you!

By Ana M F

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Mar 15, 2016

I'm fascinated with all i've learned so far.

By Sofia d l s

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May 24, 2021

excellent course, with excellent materials!

By Elena

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Mar 29, 2020

Great Experience!!! I 100% recommended it