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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Seeing Through Photographs by The Museum of Modern Art

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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

AQ

Mar 8, 2016

Seeing Through Photographs has given me a whole new way of looking at my own and other peoples' work. So many aspects, details and points of view, the world of photography now seems even more amazing.

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!

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By Stephanie A

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May 16, 2020

There is a LOT of information to gather in this course, so be prepared for lots of reading!

By Tania R

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Mar 8, 2017

Great course! I enjoyed diving into photography with such an important institution as MOMA.

By Andrew R

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May 18, 2016

Enjoyed the information, it was a nice refresher on some history and genres of photography.

By Rafael M R

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Mar 21, 2016

Una opción excelente para todo aquel que quiere iniciarse en la maravilla de la fotografía!

By camilla m

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May 21, 2016

excelente material de áudio e escrito!!! Parabéns!!! Estou adorando a riqueza do material!

By Aman A

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Apr 11, 2016

a great unique course with exclusive interviews and presenting fantastic artists and works

By Moein B

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Jun 25, 2021

During this course, I think I took a new approach to understanding and seeing photography

By Christian G A B

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Oct 4, 2019

I love the experience! I have learnt a lot and apply these to my modern photography life!

By Susie B

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Mar 18, 2021

I have enjoyed this course enormously and I feel enriched by the knowledge I have gained

By Barbara K

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Nov 5, 2020

This was an excellent, fun class. I only wish it was longer or that there was a Part 2.

By joe n p m

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Jun 29, 2017

Great course. You will learn lots of things from the very first day. So happy I took it!

By Stefania A

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Apr 6, 2017

An interesting experience, stimulating and unmissable. I recommend everyone this course.

By Pedro L

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Mar 6, 2017

Excellent approach to analytical Photography observation. This Course is a pice of Art.

By sara

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Oct 13, 2017

excellent introduction to a critical view on images wit many good examples and artists

By Manuel E

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Jul 31, 2016

Excelente. La manera en la que se aprende me gusta mucho, ya que nos hace reflexionar.

By Purnendu

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Mar 8, 2016

Amazing so far ! Went ahead and bought a thick book to study more about the subject :)

By Victoria A

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Feb 6, 2021

excelente. Increíble la generosidad de MoMA con todo el material que brinda el curso.

By María L F

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Jun 30, 2020

Very intelligent curatorial effort and a diverse approach to photography as a medium.

By Stephen D

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Jun 29, 2020

An outstanding course. Access to the additional resources is priceless on their own.

By Massimo L

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Mar 9, 2016

very interesting!!!

I'm surprised, it's my first course in Coursera and It's very good

By Mario I

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Jun 4, 2020

Outstanding, whether you are a novice or experienced- you will gain from this course

By Natasha V

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May 17, 2020

Loved this course! Highly recommended.

Wish there was the next level up to enrol in.

By Daniel L

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Jun 27, 2017

Excellent and hardcore course. Train me using new way to see through photograph. Thx

By Alaa z a e f A z

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Jun 17, 2016

The effect of this course on Me is amazing , worth going for interesting and great !

By Kamilah H

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Jun 1, 2020

Very well put together and easy to understand. Covers a broad spectrum of subjects.