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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 aldo

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Apr 6, 2017

Very inspiring

By Roberto C B

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Feb 23, 2016

Its awesome!!!

By Julis g

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Nov 13, 2024

satisfactorio

By Luccas N S

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Jan 28, 2023

Great course!

By Jeffrey P C

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Nov 1, 2021

Great course!

By Kirill K

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Jan 24, 2021

Great course!

By Cristiano C

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Nov 24, 2020

indispensable

By Paolo P

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Jun 8, 2020

Great course!

By Bianca C

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May 25, 2020

Great course!

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By Murilo M

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Jul 5, 2018

Great course.

By Caroline M

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Mar 2, 2026

Exceptionnel

By Javier A C

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Jul 29, 2024

Was awesome.

By Janice D L V

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Apr 13, 2023

ame el curso

By Chan H Y

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Aug 24, 2020

That's cool!

By Angienskal

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Aug 18, 2020

Very Good !!

By Xuan L

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Jan 21, 2020

very helpful

By Andrés M H

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Apr 4, 2019

great course

By Dominique J

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Jun 21, 2018

Eye-opening!

By Johnny T

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May 1, 2018

MARAVILHOSO!

By Ck T

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Oct 2, 2017

interesting＿

By Israel T

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Jun 16, 2016

Nice course.

By YeongDo L

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Apr 18, 2016

great course

By Miguel D T T

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Mar 31, 2026

Nice course