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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 Petra R

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Dec 18, 2017

I really appreciate this course. Thank you.

By Tommaso D P

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Apr 3, 2016

This course was very interesting and useful

By Radu A

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Mar 27, 2016

Exceptional, useful, top quality knowledge!

By JULIANA L

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Dec 6, 2024

Entendí muchas cosas sobre las fotografías

By Gaston P L

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Mar 4, 2024

¡Excelente curso! Totalmente recomendable.

By ROLLA D

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Apr 14, 2023

Fantastic. Diverse, engaging and enriching

By Monserrat B

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Apr 9, 2019

Great course....should give a certificate!

By Mauro A

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Nov 14, 2017

A great opportunity to see beyond pictures

By SWIFT G L

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Jul 19, 2021

very impressive, thanks to the organizers

By mathew k

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Nov 6, 2020

It changed my perspective on photography.

By Silvia M J A

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Aug 6, 2020

A great course, excellent study material.

By Michael R H

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Dec 23, 2019

Excellent Job! Keep up the Great Work!!!

By Mattia A

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Apr 3, 2016

An interesting trip on through the Glass.

By Eva S

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Jun 4, 2020

The course was fun and very interesting!

By Gabriele

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May 25, 2020

a very interesting and beautiful course.

By Desiree E

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May 20, 2020

It's a wonderful way to spend your days.

By Полозова М А

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Mar 5, 2019

Thanks for new information! It was cool!

By Maia C

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Feb 27, 2018

Awsome information and quality material.

By Alba G G

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Mar 16, 2016

Interesting course. Very good resources.

By Carlos A C R

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Jul 1, 2020

Thank so much MoMA, I learned too much.

By Laura T

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May 17, 2020

Really interesting and inspiring course

By Salvador F A

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May 16, 2020

A really interesting course. Thank you.

By Naomi T

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Sep 25, 2017

very impressive and interesting course!

By Cecilia A

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Jun 15, 2020

One of the best course ever✨✨! Cecilia

By Barbara

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Feb 27, 2016

Excellent course. Strongly recommended