The Art of the MOOC is, without question, my all-time favorite course on Coursera. I studied performing arts in another country and wrote my graduation thesis on identity and the concept of the “Other.” Even with that academic background, this course profoundly shifted my perspective. It did not simply provide information—it reframed how I understand art, power, representation, and voice. The course expanded my thinking beyond traditional art history narratives and offered a deeply critical and socially engaged lens. It was intellectually rigorous, emotionally resonant, and genuinely transformative. I found it both inspiring and perspective-changing. I would wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone interested in art, cultural studies, identity, or critical theory. It stays with you long after it ends.

Interesting but a little bit too much politics. I understand the connection of politics and art but it was rather one-sided and art does not have a side.

I liked this course and how it gave me new knowledge of other forms of arts and causes. However, The videos can be long and boring. I feel the quiz questions dont really test on meaning rather than just the names of the artist itself.

the course was full of examples and didn't expand and explain some concepts in depth, giving examples of works related to the topic is good but explanation of the concept was hastened.