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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 Mavis W

Aug 8, 2016

Great course with helpful resources and suitable for beginners

By Alexandro D M

Jul 16, 2016

Maravilhoso! muda totalmente a concepção de fotografia e arte.

By Pablo T

Apr 15, 2020

Very interesting insight into photography genres and history!

By Ileana G G H

Mar 2, 2018

Interesting for those interested in interpretation of images.

By Michael S

Apr 14, 2016

the course is well made, I've learned a lot about photography

By Deleted A

Aug 31, 2020

So instructive and informative. Kept me engaged throughout.

By Mikhail T

May 18, 2020

Very useful course. Required to study for all photographers.

By Antonio P

Apr 10, 2016

An amazing journey through the various faces of photography.

By Maria J R d O

Apr 24, 2022

Photography, like art, takes us far beyond the commonplace.

By Mamé S

Mar 1, 2021

Thanks a lot Sarah Meisters, your are a great professional.

By Bettina S

Jun 7, 2020

I loved taking this course. I wish there were more like it.

By Alessandro O

Jun 7, 2020

A wonderful experience. It gave me a new energy to go on...

By katerina l

May 10, 2020

Very interesting course. I learned a lot about photography.

By Gabrielle H

Jul 19, 2017

Wonderful course, I loved every single lectures. Thank you!

By Ping H C

Mar 12, 2016

great course, very intersting introduction of photography ~

By Evan B M

Sep 13, 2021

One of the best courses I have ever taken! - Evan McNeeley

By Anastasiia K

May 22, 2020

It was very excellent and useful. Thank you for your work!

By Stephen s

May 6, 2020

I found the reason for the kind of pictures I like taking!

By Susanna S

Apr 17, 2020

I liked very much this course. I recommend it to everybody

By Luisa V

Jun 26, 2017

I learned a lot from this course, it was very interesting!

By Mariana I M P

May 22, 2023

I loved the course, I loved it a lot and I learned a lot.

By Liset R J

May 21, 2021

excelente curso , simplemente gracias por las enseñanzas

By Ruben A

Aug 28, 2020

A nice course. Pleny of material available. Thanks a lot!

By Angel P P

Oct 25, 2019

An amazing chance to understand photography beyond image.

By Micaela R C

Aug 2, 2017

excellent ,i loved this course , i am learned too much !!