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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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By Petra R

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Dec 17, 2017

I really appreciate this course. Thank you.

By Tommaso D P

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Apr 2, 2016

This course was very interesting and useful

By Radu A

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Mar 27, 2016

Exceptional, useful, top quality knowledge!

By JULIANA L

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Dec 5, 2024

Entendí muchas cosas sobre las fotografías

By Gaston P L

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Mar 3, 2024

¡Excelente curso! Totalmente recomendable.

By ROLLA D

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Apr 14, 2023

Fantastic. Diverse, engaging and enriching

By Monserrat B

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Apr 8, 2019

Great course....should give a certificate!

By Mauro A

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Nov 13, 2017

A great opportunity to see beyond pictures

By SWIFT G L

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Jul 18, 2021

very impressive, thanks to the organizers

By mathew k

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Nov 6, 2020

It changed my perspective on photography.

By Silvia M J A

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Aug 5, 2020

A great course, excellent study material.

By Michael R H

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Dec 22, 2019

Excellent Job! Keep up the Great Work!!!

By Mattia A

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Apr 3, 2016

An interesting trip on through the Glass.

By Eva S

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Jun 3, 2020

The course was fun and very interesting!

By Gabriele

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May 24, 2020

a very interesting and beautiful course.

By Desiree E

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May 19, 2020

It's a wonderful way to spend your days.

By Полозова М А

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Mar 4, 2019

Thanks for new information! It was cool!

By Maia C

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Feb 26, 2018

Awsome information and quality material.

By Alba G G

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Mar 15, 2016

Interesting course. Very good resources.

By Carlos A C R

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Jul 1, 2020

Thank so much MoMA, I learned too much.

By Laura T

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May 16, 2020

Really interesting and inspiring course

By Salvador F A

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May 16, 2020

A really interesting course. Thank you.

By Naomi T

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Sep 24, 2017

very impressive and interesting course!

By Cecilia A

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Jun 15, 2020

One of the best course ever✨✨! Cecilia

By Barbara

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Feb 26, 2016

Excellent course. Strongly recommended