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

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About the Course

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. The Museum of Modern Art offers you exclusive entry into one of the world’s most influential photography collections. Videos take you on behind-the-scenes visits to artist studios to explore the diverse ideas and technologies that inform image-making. By analyzing 100 landmark photographs, you will uncover the cultural narratives, scientific breakthroughs, and creative choices that have shaped the medium’s history. Whether you are a student refining your research skills, a professional looking to sharpen your critical thinking, or a lifelong learner looking to learn more about photography, this course will help you develop visual literacy skills applicable to any field. You’ll cultivate your ability to navigate the visual culture that defines our world and gain a global perspective on how photographs are tools for storytelling, documentation, and critique....

Top reviews

KW

Apr 28, 2020

Good course for an experienced photographer. I benefited from the first read. However, I am a beginner and this course was to advanced for me. I'll be back when I have the basics down.

A

May 22, 2019

Is a excellent curse for understand better the history of the photography. Every photo represent perfectly the topic in the week. MoMA give the best information for learn and analize the themes.

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By alfonso b

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Jan 13, 2021

Better than what I expected.

By Stephane H

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Jan 6, 2020

Wonderful course. Thanks you

By Ludo S

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Mar 1, 2019

Highly recommendable course!

By Luiza S

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Apr 9, 2018

Very interesting and useful.

By Giuseppina P

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Jan 10, 2017

This course it is incredible

By Jean V

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Jun 24, 2016

Amazing course and material.

By Tran N

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Feb 1, 2022

A great course, thank you !

By Jett Y

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May 23, 2020

Learned a lot and loved it!

By Oriana M

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Jun 30, 2017

Excellent new perspectives!

By Mati H

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Jan 6, 2017

EXCELLENT, TOTALLY LOVE IT!

By Freda B F

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Mar 20, 2016

Really helpful and awesome!

By Luis H A H

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Mar 13, 2016

Great Historical background

By Dimitri A

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Dec 24, 2021

Must to do! Great Course!

By Ines P A

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Jul 28, 2020

Definitely worth the time!

By Kim S C

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Mar 18, 2019

very detailed and specific

By Miguel J R R

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Apr 30, 2017

Great Course. Great staff

By Cristiano S

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May 18, 2020

It was a nice experience!

By Rachel B

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Nov 15, 2019

Wonderful course content!

By Andres B

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May 30, 2017

Highly recomended course!

By Andrea C

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Aug 9, 2016

the Photography in depth!

By Delfina G

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Mar 7, 2016

I loved It. Thanks Sarah.

By melissa m

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Feb 18, 2025

great course . thank you

By Mattia

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Jun 19, 2020

Very interesting course.

By Daniel C

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Dec 28, 2019

Great and informational.

By Ana B

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May 31, 2018

This great!.. excellent!