The Art of the MOOC is, without question, my all-time favorite course on Coursera. I studied performing arts in another country and wrote my graduation thesis on identity and the concept of the “Other.” Even with that academic background, this course profoundly shifted my perspective. It did not simply provide information—it reframed how I understand art, power, representation, and voice. The course expanded my thinking beyond traditional art history narratives and offered a deeply critical and socially engaged lens. It was intellectually rigorous, emotionally resonant, and genuinely transformative. I found it both inspiring and perspective-changing. I would wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone interested in art, cultural studies, identity, or critical theory. It stays with you long after it ends.

This was very interesting but quite hard going as all the artists mentioned were new to me, and I had difficulty in remembering the names. I found the thematic presentation different from what I am used to in the sense that the input seemed like more of a catalogue than a thesis. But overall enjoyable and engaging.

It’s very helpful to have everything explained through examples so you can really land the concepts.

I'm already interested in how contemporary art can discuss identity, history and social issues in different ways. Since my graduate education quite connected I was familiar with some of the topics before taking the course. However the course introduced me to new ideas and examples that expanded my perspective. Overall it was a valuable learning experience.

Interesting but a little bit too much politics. I understand the connection of politics and art but it was rather one-sided and art does not have a side.

Nice

I liked this course and how it gave me new knowledge of other forms of arts and causes. However, The videos can be long and boring. I feel the quiz questions dont really test on meaning rather than just the names of the artist itself.

the course was full of examples and didn't expand and explain some concepts in depth, giving examples of works related to the topic is good but explanation of the concept was hastened.