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About the Course

Taking, sharing, and viewing photographs has become second nature for many of us. Given our near-constant engagement with images this course will help you dig into the meaning of pictures and reconsider photography’s role in our visual culture. This course aims to address the gap between seeing and truly understanding photographs by introducing a diversity of ideas, approaches, and technologies that inform their making. In this course you will look closely at 100 photographs from the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, going behind the scenes of the Museum and into artist studios through original films and audio interviews. You will hear a variety of perspectives on the ways photography has been used throughout its 180-year history: as a means of artistic expression, a tool for science and exploration, an instrument of documentation, a way to tell stories and record histories, and a mode of communication and critique. Short texts and readings from MoMA publications provide enhanced context for the works in the course. By enrolling in this course, you’ll join a community of international learners in discussion forums, receive invitations to live and virtual events from our lead instructor Sarah Meister, and gain exclusive access to MoMA resources. UPDATE: We’ve been listening to your feedback! In September 2020, we launched new content in Seeing Through Photographs, including audio interviews with additional contemporary artists from around the world, videos of Sarah introducing key ideas, and almost doubling the number of photographs from the collection. We’ve also added opportunities for you to share and receive feedback on your photographs in the discussion forums....

Top reviews

AQ
Mar 8, 2016

Seeing Through Photographs has given me a whole new way of looking at my own and other peoples' work. So many aspects, details and points of view, the world of photography now seems even more amazing.

TK
May 28, 2020

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By Ashlynn R

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Feb 17, 2021

Loved this course, very helpful for growing photographers and artists.

By Daniel G F

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Jun 7, 2020

It's a ride through photography as a concept, it's only statring now !

By valigiri s

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May 26, 2020

Its really a great and informative course ,i learnt a lot through this

By Rodrigo P

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Aug 18, 2019

Excelente curso. Gracias por la posibilidad de hacer un curso del MoMA

By Juan P P M

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Apr 4, 2019

such a great course, I learn a lot with all the photos that are shown.

By Andrea G A T

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Mar 20, 2016

Great course, easy to understand and great readings about photography.

By STEFANO S

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Jun 9, 2020

It has been an opening on photography as an art. More than satisfied.

By Fernando Y

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Feb 21, 2020

Excellent materials and instruction. Very stimulating and pragmatic.

By Muhammad U S

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Jul 4, 2019

it's a tremendous course teach you a new way to look at visualization

By Dario C

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Aug 18, 2016

Very well done! Compliments to all the staff, my best regards, Dario.

By Alfonso P C

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Jun 14, 2020

It's a course very interesting, I've learn many thing on photograph.

By Suella H

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May 30, 2020

I thoroughly y enjoyed this course. Very informative and insightful.

By Angelique G Q

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May 24, 2020

I have learned to see more in photography then just look at a photo.

By naomi.j.hunt@hotmail.co.uk

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Jan 6, 2020

Excellent course. Really thought-provoking and interesting material.

By Mauro C F

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Aug 20, 2018

Muy interesante, aprendí muchísimo acerca del análisis de fotografía

By I-Ping W

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Mar 4, 2018

It is a wonderful course. I have learned a lot and enjoy the course.

By Julija H

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Apr 4, 2017

Informative, engaging, high production value. I give it a hell yeah.

By Elie P

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Feb 2, 2017

A perfect course, for all who wants to know more about photography!!

By Nicolás M C

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Jan 29, 2021

This is a grate course to gain valuable knowledge about photography

By Avgerinos z

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Jan 9, 2021

Ένα σχολτο σχολείο, ολόσωμος εκμάθηση που δηλώνει με τη φωτογραφία.

By Linda

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Jul 3, 2020

Lovely course. Very interesting. I learned a lot about photography.

By Azrael J

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May 19, 2020

I had a blast. Glad I could take this educational course with MoMa

By Valeria E D G

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Apr 5, 2016

I loved this course. I love all MOMA courses. Thank you very much!

By Yenny p B B

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Mar 10, 2016

ES excelente, me encanta, he aprendido demasiado, recomendado. :3

By Lia G

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Jun 11, 2020

I really enjoyed this course it opened my eyes to what can be art

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