Unlock the world of modern art from a global authority on the subject. Modern Art & Ideas from The Museum of Modern Art is designed for lifelong learners, students, professionals, and anyone seeking to build high-level critical thinking and visual literacy skills.
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Modern Art & Ideas
This course is part of Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization

Instructor: Lisa Mazzola
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Learn how to decode complex artworks by looking closely and thinking critically—essential skills for navigating the world today.
Explore how artists respond to the most urgent challenges of our modern world through themes like Identity and Society.
Gain exclusive "behind-the-scenes" access to the materials, techniques, and motivations of world-class artists and designers.
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Reviewed on Jul 1, 2020
Excelente curso! Muy entretenido y didáctico. Esencial para los que quieren ampliar sus conocimientos sobre el arte en particular y sobre cultura general. Agradecido por la oportunidad!
Reviewed on May 19, 2020
I have enjoyed this course. It's inspiring, interesting, well-structured and not overwhelming. It consist of lots of short videos, pictures, articles and references. You won't be bored!!!
Reviewed on Jun 7, 2020
Really enjoyed this course! Well organized/developed, and even for a museum buff, like me, offered great ideas, and perspectives in ‘looking’ and ‘understanding’ art, and particular artist’s process.

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