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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

LM

Jun 9, 2020

An excellent pre amble to a University course in photography. It’s also taught me to look more objectively at Photographs by studying the artist/photographer a little more in depth.

UY

May 25, 2019

It was well organized course and learned essential principles to interpret photos. Thanks Coursera, MoMA and other sponsors for such an opportunity and platform for learning exploration. With Love!

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Apr 11, 2016

Excelente!

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Mar 1, 2016

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Nov 13, 2024

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Nov 12, 2024

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Jan 26, 2022

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Dec 20, 2021

Beautiful

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Nov 8, 2021

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Aug 20, 2021

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Apr 3, 2021

excelente

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Jan 18, 2021

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Oct 21, 2020

Excdelent

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Sep 12, 2020

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Jul 23, 2020

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May 17, 2020

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May 15, 2020

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May 14, 2020

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Apr 21, 2020

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May 8, 2017

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Feb 14, 2017

Magnífico

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Mar 1, 2016

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Aug 29, 2025

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Mar 20, 2025

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