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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.

EE

Jun 2, 2019

It was very insightful, and a good thing is they offered quizzes and other full content, which some other free courses do not, which really helps learning. Hope to go for other courses under them. :)

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By Eileen B A

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Aug 18, 2016

It is really good you have interviews with the actual photographers and that they share something about their work :) Learned a lot.

By Denise O

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Apr 4, 2016

Very informative! Excellent links to reading resources. Would highly recommend the course to anyone with an interest in photography.

By Ivelina M

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Mar 17, 2016

I like the commentary and the readings. It is an amazing sneak peek into MoMA's collection and very objective overview of the works.

By Edyta R

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Aug 21, 2020

Very enjoyable and educational, good selection of topics, artists and photographs. balance mixture of reading and watching videos.

By Anya W

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Mar 29, 2016

Highly recommend this course. Selection of topics and reading/video materials is excellent. Inspiring. Moving. So much to explore.

By Jesús V S

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Feb 4, 2021

Me encantó el curso. Aprendí mucho de los videos de Sarah Meister, así como de las entrevistas con los artistas y sus materiales.

By Fulvio T

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May 16, 2020

the course has completely changed my see through photography!

I am grateful of the steps forward that the course has made me made.

By Enrico C

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Mar 11, 2016

Well prepared, well written, weel edited.

That's only an issue, about frequent iPad crashes while reading supplementary materials.

By Jason N

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May 26, 2020

Outstanding course. Enjoyed all the modules. The videos and recommending reading resources are invaluable. Highly recommended.

By Paulina G

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May 22, 2020

I really enjoyed the course!

I just wish there was another week about composition or technique !

Loved the videos and interviews

By Shalini G

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Apr 22, 2020

Very well curated and informative course for any one interested in reading and critically evaluating the world through imagery.

By Mari C

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Jul 30, 2020

Great way to learn about art and all the ways it's used to show life, progress, pain, love, beauty, etc... Loved this course:)

By Valentino M

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May 11, 2020

An amazing course that inspires people on doing something for the future, like a photo that can be remembered for long times.

By Pablo C

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Apr 29, 2020

Es muy buen curso, me costó porque es muy poco el material traducido, pero en cuanto a lo formativo deja un buen aprendizaje.

By Alonso K

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Aug 26, 2016

Es una Excelente opcion para formar mejor criterio Fotografico/

It is an excellent choice for best photographic Form criterion

By Ludovic P

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May 16, 2020

Ce cours m'a permis de développer mes compétence en photographie ! Je le conseille à toute personne passionnée par la photo.

By Natalie K

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Feb 29, 2016

Incredibly beautiful course. I appreciate the care that the course team put into the production and the content.

I'm hooked!

By Catalin S

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May 7, 2020

Excellent introduction in a critical approach of reading, looking and seeing photography as an expressive artistic medium.

By María d L G M

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Mar 25, 2019

I love how you can improve your skills with this course and how you can understand the great job behind every photograph.

By Eutropio R

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Jun 3, 2018

its been a rewarding course, really interesting for me that I've been working as a photographer for the last twenty years

By Manos S

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May 25, 2020

This was my first experience with Coursera & MOMA. Great material, user-friendly environment, very inspiring. Well done!

By ishan k

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Apr 5, 2020

Beautiful course that changed my perspective looking at photographs as fine arts. Loved the history bits here and there.

By Andrea M

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Mar 30, 2020

This course is beautiful, with a lot of material! Is a good way to develop skills to read a photo or series of pictures.

By Laura G

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Apr 11, 2016

Amazing course! Each module was very well constructed and the supporting material was very interesting and professional.

By Paolo F G

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May 18, 2020

Well structured course, I had opportunity to know new photographers and artist which enlarge my viewing of photography.