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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 Tania B

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May 18, 2022

Great for learning about photography!

By Mario J

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Jun 16, 2021

a Very good experience is this course

By Claudia P M Z

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Aug 15, 2016

Very useful course! I am enjoying it!

By Ana P

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Jul 23, 2016

Great content, really helpful course.

By Moni M

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Jul 22, 2017

Great content, Instructor was great!

By Wendy W

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Jan 6, 2017

One of the best art history courses!

By Nadia F

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Mar 29, 2016

Very interesting course! I loved it!

By Al N K A

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Sep 24, 2020

I leaned many new things from here.

By Frederico M

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Jul 11, 2020

Excellent references and materials.

By DIEGO D E

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Jul 8, 2020

Amazing Course, totally recommended

By Kseniia K

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May 10, 2020

Very interesting course! Thank you!

By Rogelio H W

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Mar 17, 2020

Great course, materials very clear,

By louis f d m p s

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Mar 9, 2020

Magnificent course Congratulations.

By Vicky M

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Jan 15, 2019

This was very enjoyable. Thank you.

By Tommy Z

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Mar 30, 2016

Very interesting clear and usefull.

By Sushmitha B

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Dec 21, 2020

Very informative and inspirational

By Andy R

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Sep 29, 2020

Simply outstanding!!! Enough said!

By Helen F

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Jun 4, 2020

Awesome course, Thank you so much.

By THURAYA A

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May 3, 2019

Thanks a lot . I loved this course

By Elizabeth C

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Jan 16, 2018

He disfrutado mucho de este curso!

By Sérgio R d C F

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Jun 30, 2017

Very good course, I learned a lot.

By Nancy A

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Jun 2, 2016

Really great and inspiring course!

By Fabio P

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Mar 29, 2016

Really useful course, recommended!

By Raphael A

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Mar 23, 2016

Um dos melhores cursos que já fiz.

By Jill D

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Aug 13, 2023

Excellent course, very inspiring!