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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

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!

AF

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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Jul 5, 2017

Very interesting course!

By Marco C

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Apr 18, 2016

Great course. Thank you!

By Stavros A

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Feb 26, 2021

he was very educational

By Rodrigo V

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Aug 27, 2017

Excelente, muy completo

By Nathany N

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May 20, 2017

Maravilhoso esse curso!

By Raluca B

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Jan 9, 2017

Beautiful works of art!

By Carolaind E S C

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Dec 10, 2024

Súper bueno me encanto

By Jacques A R

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Dec 13, 2021

Excellent curriculum.

By Marcus W

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Jan 7, 2020

Great and interesting!

By Mihika R

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Jan 12, 2018

I loved it. Was Great.

By Milena S Y

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Jun 16, 2016

Just loved the course!

By Oscar A U

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Mar 20, 2016

Excelente Curso !!! :)

By Amy A C

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Jul 17, 2020

Absolutely Fantastic!

By Ann A B W

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May 31, 2020

really a great course

By Piervittorio B

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Apr 29, 2020

Over all expextations

By Dmitry M

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Sep 1, 2019

This is super course!

By Fernanda S

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May 31, 2016

It's simply amazing!!

By Nandita S

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Dec 2, 2022

Absolutely Loved it!

By Angela D

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Jan 5, 2022

Love love loved it!

By Luz M T

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Mar 1, 2021

An excellent course!

By DAN Z

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Feb 21, 2021

I like this c'la'ss！

By Ivan S

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Jul 1, 2020

Excelente formación!

By dimitris p

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Apr 9, 2016

a new way of seeing!

By FengLing C

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Mar 5, 2024

The course is great

By Trọng C L

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Aug 29, 2023

A wonderful course!