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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.

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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 Ileana G G H

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Mar 1, 2018

Interesting for those interested in interpretation of images.

By Michael S

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Apr 14, 2016

the course is well made, I've learned a lot about photography

By Deleted A

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Aug 30, 2020

So instructive and informative. Kept me engaged throughout.

By Mikhail T

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May 18, 2020

Very useful course. Required to study for all photographers.

By Antonio P

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Apr 9, 2016

An amazing journey through the various faces of photography.

By Maria J R d O

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Apr 23, 2022

Photography, like art, takes us far beyond the commonplace.

By Mamé S

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Feb 28, 2021

Thanks a lot Sarah Meisters, your are a great professional.

By Bettina S

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Jun 6, 2020

I loved taking this course. I wish there were more like it.

By Alessandro O

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Jun 6, 2020

A wonderful experience. It gave me a new energy to go on...

By katerina l

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May 10, 2020

Very interesting course. I learned a lot about photography.

By Gabrielle H

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Jul 18, 2017

Wonderful course, I loved every single lectures. Thank you!

By Ping H C

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Mar 11, 2016

great course, very intersting introduction of photography ~

By Evan B M

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Sep 13, 2021

One of the best courses I have ever taken! - Evan McNeeley

By Anastasiia K

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May 21, 2020

It was very excellent and useful. Thank you for your work!

By Stephen s

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May 5, 2020

I found the reason for the kind of pictures I like taking!

By Susanna S

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Apr 17, 2020

I liked very much this course. I recommend it to everybody

By Luisa V R

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Jun 25, 2017

I learned a lot from this course, it was very interesting!

By Mariana I M P

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May 21, 2023

I loved the course, I loved it a lot and I learned a lot.

By Liset R J

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May 21, 2021

excelente curso , simplemente gracias por las enseñanzas

By Ruben A

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Aug 27, 2020

A nice course. Pleny of material available. Thanks a lot!

By Angel P P

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Oct 25, 2019

An amazing chance to understand photography beyond image.

By Micaela R C

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Aug 1, 2017

excellent ,i loved this course , i am learned too much !!

By Rafael A

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Jun 28, 2016

Excelent! Realy changed the way I understand photography.

By Mar V

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Feb 27, 2023

Muy completo, me ha gustado mucho y seguiré con el resto

By adambalogh

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Dec 12, 2020

Loved every moment of it. Should be a subject in school!