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.
Seeing Through Photographs
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Seeing Through Photographs
This course is part of Modern and Contemporary Art and Design Specialization
Instructors: Sarah Meister
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What you'll learn
Understand the relationship between a photograph’s subject and meaning, and the differences between photographs as objects and images.
Understand artists’ processes and the choices that inform a photograph’s making, including experimentation and responses to technological innovation.
Gain confidence in looking at and talking about photography, and find inspiration from photographs all around you.
Learn to decode the cultural narratives and technical choices behind images, and enhance your own storytelling and critical thinking skills.
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Reviewed on 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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Reviewed on 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.
JG
Reviewed on May 26, 2020
I really enjoyed the lessons in seeing through photographs. What I like most about the course are the videos posted by MoMA, it was a pleasure seeing photographs from their collection.
