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About the Course

Taking, sharing, and viewing photographs has become second nature for many of us. 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. You’ll explore the meaning of pictures and reconsider photography’s role in our visual culture. Look closely at 100 photographs from MoMA’s collection, going behind the scenes of the Museum and into artists’ studios through videos and audio interviews. Gain new perspectives on the ways photography has been used throughout the medium’s 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....

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.

AD

Dec 25, 2019

This is a really great way to get a beginners academic insight into photography, really interesting video and written content. I learned a lot and enjoyed studying again, thank you MoMA and Coursera!

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By Firman D H

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Feb 20, 2021

Very good at studying the history of photography and photographic techniques

By willem h

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Jun 19, 2020

Week 06 of the course opened my eyes - never seen photography in that sense.

By Antigoni K

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May 17, 2020

Amazing material, great information sources, really helpful and eye opening!

By Anke W

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Apr 23, 2020

A very multi-faceted, varied, and interesting course. Loved every part of it

By Jaume B

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Mar 31, 2020

Very interesting course if you want to get deeper on what is the photography

By Oren N

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Nov 25, 2019

Very interesting course, lots of useful information and articles. Well made.

By MARIA V T

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Jun 26, 2017

Completo, profesional, artístico, humano, totalmente encantada con el curso.

By Howard R

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Jul 1, 2016

I thoroughly enjoyed this trip through several genres of modern photography.

By Ileana Q

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Apr 17, 2016

Learned a lot I have a new appreciation for photography and it´s techniques.

By Daniel E

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Jul 2, 2020

Excellent course, very helpful, good didactic materials and nice experience

By Diana B

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May 20, 2020

The course is awesome. It is very resourceful and certainly I will be back.

By William W

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May 15, 2020

Rigorous in depth exploration of photography - its history, art and impact.

By Denis M

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Aug 17, 2020

I really enjoyed the class and the solid list of reading/viewing material.

By Paulo J d O M

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Jun 22, 2020

Great times learning. A beautifull experience. Thank you MOMA and Coursera

By Iván A A H

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Apr 2, 2016

Great course, rich in content and great interviews! Really worth trying ;)

By 江爾歡

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Nov 9, 2020

Well-paced, not too much pressure.

Very informative, also truly inspiring.

By Rocío A N

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May 13, 2020

Great class to further your understanding photography as art and process.

By Bianca M

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Dec 23, 2019

Great way of getting in touch with photography and its meanings and ways.

By Ponhneath N

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Nov 14, 2018

Hands down, best course I have taken on coursera so far. Thank you, MoMa!

By Paul H

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Jul 7, 2017

Excellent course, which encouraged me to travel to the USA to visit MoMA!

By Joselyn M A

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May 25, 2017

Beautiful course, good teachers and interesting theme. Highly recommended

By Magda M

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Feb 28, 2016

Deep analysis, great selection of material, questions that make you think

By Iram L

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May 1, 2023

Very interesting to learn about Modern Photographers and visual Artists.

By GAGANDEEP K

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Jun 3, 2019

Very insightful. And easy to learn and follow. I am enjoying the course.