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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

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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 Wiktoria K

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Nov 11, 2020

It was a very inspirative course!

By José A L C

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Aug 20, 2019

gracias, fue un excelente curso!!

By Lía G

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Sep 29, 2016

Simplemente un curso excepcional.

By Mahs

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May 31, 2020

100% interesting and recommended

By Gabriel J Q E

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May 13, 2020

Excellent Course! Learned a lot.

By Prashant S S

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Jan 31, 2019

Very nice and informative course

By Aymara N

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Jan 26, 2019

Excelente información, muy útil!

By Isadora D

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May 6, 2018

Really interesting, great class!

By Samii E

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Jan 6, 2024

It was fantastic and inspiring.

By Chiara P

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Oct 29, 2020

Excellent and inspiring course!

By Mohammed A

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Apr 2, 2020

One of the best courses I took.

By Ashley G

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Mar 28, 2016

Great course and great content!

By angela v

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Jun 7, 2021

Love This course, learn a lot.

By Ahmet T D

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Dec 24, 2020

It was a very enjoyable course

By Graham B

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Jun 15, 2020

Certainly a worthwhile course.

By Juliana C P

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Aug 16, 2018

Everyone should do it!!!!!!!!!

By Deleted A

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Aug 12, 2021

Really interesting. Thanks.

By Tonino P

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Jul 13, 2020

A course that opens the mind.

By Robert M

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Mar 19, 2020

Great course, learned a lot!!

By Deleted A

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Aug 22, 2017

It was very very interesting.

By jose r u r

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May 31, 2017

Excelent course, regards MoMA

By Roberta

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Mar 12, 2017

A complete, inspiring course!

By Зуева Е С

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Feb 21, 2016

A lot of materials ant texts!

By RAGHAD S M A R S M A

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Mar 12, 2025

Excellent and I recommend it

By Adrita K

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Dec 1, 2021

I really enjoyed this course