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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....

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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.

DC

Jun 3, 2024

Absolutely wonderful. This historical overview challenges your mind and allows you to think outside of the box. Also, your views on photography will be thoroughly enhanced. Try it today!

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By Deleted A

Jan 15, 2020

Todas estas semanas me enseñaron muchas cosas diferentes, y aprendí a ver la fotografía de una forma diferente.

By Omar S

May 10, 2016

Es un gran curso, toda la información que se da en el mismo es imprescindible para los fotógrafos en formación.

By Yvon C

May 1, 2020

Thank you for this course, it was a great pleasure to connect to your site in order to progress in this field.

By 林國瑛

Jun 25, 2017

Great lessons, I have learnt a lot from it! Please keep going and bring us more good classes like these, best.

By Erika T

Jul 31, 2016

It's a very good course. I love photography and learn about this incredible artists was an amazing experience.

By Abhinav L

Jan 18, 2025

Good coverage of history of photography, from the beginning of photography to the digital age of photography.

By Andrea H F

Feb 13, 2021

Lovely and interesting course even if you are not familiar with photography but definitively if you like art!

By Inga B

May 11, 2020

This course was more enlightening, interesting and difficult than I had expected. But I loved the challenge.

By Susana G

Dec 4, 2020

Excellent course! It allows you to achieve basics about photography, not only as viewer but also as creator.

By Willy M

May 26, 2020

Highly educational and inspiring. I would certainly recommend it to my friends who are learning photography.

By Pouya G

May 28, 2017

A really good course that helped me better my vision in photography and grow as both an artist and a person.

By Barbara P

Mar 29, 2016

This course led me through different aspects of photography and provided me with new eyes to look at images.

By Chahed N

Jul 26, 2021

Veery thorough and interesting course. All the subjects are interconnected and fascinating to learn about.

By Ivahn a

Oct 17, 2016

The readings are truly intresting and very avant garde. great materials analyzed in a very interesting way!

By Janneth M

Jul 27, 2020

It´s an excellent course I have learnt a lot and enjoyed as well with the knowledge acquire, thanks a lot.

By Anita s

Jun 16, 2020

So far amazing at making you think critically about what goes on around you. Everyone should have to take.

By Ciro B

May 18, 2020

Interesting course who open my mind to understand more the diversity of photographs approct to the reality

By Pierluigi M

May 11, 2020

Well structured course full of useful material. A valid tool for personal and professional growth. Thanks!

By Ben L

Jan 6, 2018

This course offers not only well curated course materials, but wonderfully produced videos and interviews.

By Francesco P

Nov 14, 2017

I have gained in analytical skills and have enriched myself with new perspectives, what more can one want?

By Annalisa G

Jul 10, 2017

Really interesting and filled with hints to go deeper into Photography even after the course is concluded.

By Abner G

Feb 23, 2016

Good way to learn about photography .. art .. and more everything is good explain and i really enjoy it!!!

By Bernardita C

Feb 9, 2021

Love the course and methodology. It's very free and you can explore different abilities in an open way...

By Pam B

Dec 9, 2019

So enjoyable, so interesting. When I see photographs I now think differently and more deeply about them.

By Fernanda B

May 28, 2017

Amazing course. I've learned so much about the history of photography and how to improve my look for her.