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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 Bonysaballet S

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Nov 14, 2024

interesante

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Nov 8, 2024

interesante

By Michael B

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Feb 29, 2024

Fantastic !

By Josue D

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Nov 19, 2022

interesting

By Martino S M

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Aug 30, 2022

Excelente!!

By Jose F C C

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Oct 11, 2020

Is excelent

By Lisa D

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Jul 3, 2020

Outstanding

By Lee A

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Sep 18, 2019

i love moma

By Aeraudales R

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Mar 10, 2019

Really good

By Zahir A

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Nov 27, 2018

very useful

By Anthony S

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Nov 11, 2016

great class

By Pamela H

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Oct 1, 2016

Enjoyed it!

By Chloé S

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Jul 27, 2016

Phenomenal.

By Diana H

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Apr 21, 2016

´Fantástico

By Luca B

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Apr 15, 2016

Excellent !

By Juan C

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Nov 26, 2024

Super bien

By Sarah S

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Mar 24, 2023

I love it!

By Itisuri M R C

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Mar 29, 2022

thanks! :)

By Isabel S

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Mar 9, 2022

aMarvelous

By Guilherme Z S

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Nov 10, 2021

Excelente!

By Amy P

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Jul 6, 2020

excellent!

By ATHANASIOS K

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Feb 26, 2020

excelent !

By Eli S

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Sep 30, 2017

I love it!

By Odair F

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May 26, 2017

I love it!

By Fermin M C U

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May 9, 2017

Excelente.