You will hear a variety of perspectives on the ways photography has been used throughout its 180-year 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. In this course you will look closely at 100 photographs from the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, going behind the scenes of the Museum and into artist studios through original films and audio interviews. 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. Given our near-constant engagement with images this course will help you dig into the meaning of pictures and reconsider photography’s role in our visual culture. Taking, sharing, and viewing photographs has become second nature for many of us. Through the discussion forum prompts and peer review assignment, you will also have the opportunity to connect with other learners and explore how these themes resonate with your own life and experience. and respond to the social, cultural, and political issues of their time through works of art. use everyday objects to challenge assumptions about what constitutes a work of art and how it should be made, create works of art to express, explore, and question identity, represent place and take inspiration from their environment, Throughout this course you will discover how artists: You will hear audio interviews with artists, designers, and curators and learn more about selected works in the additional readings and resources. Each week kicks off with a video that connects works of art from The Museum of Modern Art’s collection to the theme. Over the next five weeks, you will look at art through a variety of themes: Places & Spaces, Art & Identity, Transforming Everyday Objects, and Art & Society. Welcome to Modern Art & Ideas! This course is designed for anyone interested in learning more about modern and contemporary art. Learn from makers working with clothing every day-and, in some cases, reinventing it for the future. Complete the Specialization with Fashion as Design, and investigate the choices you make about fashion in relation to expression, sustainability, labor practices, identity and more. This course addresses the gap between seeing and truly understanding photographs by introducing ideas, approaches and technologies that inform their making.Įxplore artworks made since 1980 in What Is Contemporary Art? Ranging from 3-D–printed glass and fiber sculptures to performances in a factory, the works in this course introduce you to the diverse materials, motivations and methods of artists working today. Next, take a deep dive into Seeing Through Photographs, exploring photography from its origins in the mid-1800s through the present. Start with Modern Art & Ideas to learn how artists have taken inspiration from their environment and responded to social issues over the past 150 years. Enroll to receive invitations to virtual events, gain exclusive access to MoMA resources, and share ideas with an international learner community. This Specialization is for anyone who would like to learn more about modern and contemporary art. Through original films and audio, you will go behind the scenes to look closely at artworks and into studios to hear directly from artists, designers, curators and others. This Specialization will introduce you to the art of our time.
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