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.
Seeing Through Photographs
Seeing Through Photographs
This course is part of Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization
Instructors: Sarah Meister
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What you'll learn
Understand the relationship between a photograph’s subject and meaning, and the differences between photographs as objects and images.
Understand artists’ processes and the choices that inform a photograph’s making, including experimentation and responses to technological innovation.
Gain confidence in looking at and talking about photography, and find inspiration from photographs all around you.
Learn to decode the cultural narratives and technical choices behind images, and enhance your own storytelling and critical thinking skills.
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LM
Reviewed on 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.
AP
Reviewed on Jun 30, 2020
I am very grateful to the group of creators from MoMA who prepared this course for the gigantic work done and for putting their heart into it. We, students, are really appreciate it! Thank You :)
WM
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2018
I have gained a lot of knowledge with this course. The content of each module helped me to deepen the aspects of intellectual creation presented by each image. It has simply been enlightening.
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