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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....

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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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Aug 3, 2020

This course was a great experience. I think anyone can take it and enjoy it, regardless of what their background may be. It is fun, interesting, and inspiring. I definitely recommend it!

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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.

By Nguyen H M

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Mar 21, 2018

Thank you so much, I have learnt a lot about how to analyze photographs.

By mark f c

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Mar 20, 2017

Really enlightening have learn so much thanks for making this available.

By Marco C

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May 1, 2022

Well done! Deeply understandable, highly recommended for beginners too!

By Steve B

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Jun 4, 2018

Probably one of the best courses I have started - and I will finish it.

By Alan M

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Aug 13, 2016

Ɠtimo curso e gostaria de saber quando vou receber o diploma. Obrigado!

By Ana C P

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Mar 12, 2016

This course is fascinating! I'm pleased to have the chance to study it.

By Ashlynn N S

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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 Umer 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 Pats W

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Apr 12, 2023

I learned a lot. It's simple, practical and very easy to understand.

By Alfonso P C

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Jun 14, 2020

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