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About the Course

What do paintings tell us about sex? How is art gendered? In this course we will study some of the world’s most beloved pictures guided by expert curators and art historians who step outside of the square, bringing a gendered reading to the masterpieces contained in the magnificent collections that we have been lucky enough to bring to the Coursera platform. In this course you will learn how: * Gender and sexuality is an integral part of the production and reception of works of art * To increase your understanding of paintings through theories of gender and sexuality * To understand key terms from gender-related theories of art history and museology * To recognise the operation of what is termed ‘the gaze’ and how it works in relation to paintings * Ideas about gender and sexuality can productively be employed in theorising art curatorial practices * To take the initiative in relating theoretical ideas about gender and sexuality to the reading and display of art and visual cultures. View the MOOC promotional video here: http://tinyurl.com/hm7qbl3...

Top reviews

EF

May 20, 2021

Thanks for the opportunity of this course which was interesting and very well presented .The single inconvenience was Quiz # 9 which was not only difficult but very chaotic to understand and follow.

IC

May 29, 2020

Very interesting and complete -a great window into several art galleries (especially now, during the context of COVID-19!), styles, personalities and iconic works of art.

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By Catherine H

Dec 22, 2018

What a unique and interesting class!! I'm extremely happy that I took this class. Would highly recommend it!

By Carol G

Feb 3, 2019

Absolutely loved this course. It fed my soul to be guided through so many wonderful works of art.

Thank you

By Alisha B

Jun 6, 2021

Super interested! Always loved art and this course was a great insight into art history and intention

By María C T

Oct 3, 2017

Great teachers! Good select of artists for the course and definitely interesting gender emphasis!

By Rose S

Mar 26, 2017

A brilliant course, full of surprises and challenging ideas. I can't recommend it highly enough.

By Begüm K

Nov 28, 2022

amazing! I have learned so much. Thanks to everybody who helped to make this course happen.

By Kathryn M

Dec 14, 2022

the class was informative. And a lot of fun. I would be interested in more like it..

By Tijana V

May 17, 2017

Excellent course for everyone who is interested in Art, Art History and Gender studies

By Guey-Mei

Aug 3, 2021

It's been a wonderful art education for any entry level. I enjoyed it!

By sara

Dec 16, 2017

Great academic approach to the Gender discussion widening my horizon.

By Diogo C

Nov 22, 2022

Amazing, i loved all the course, i have leared so much, thank you!

By Nataliya

Dec 22, 2018

Very interesting course. I begin to understand art in another way.

By Anne D

Jun 24, 2017

I thoroughly enjoyed this course and would recommend it.

By Elena K

Oct 10, 2020

Very interesting and fulfilling course! I recommend it!

By abigail c

Mar 17, 2018

Very interesting and high level of explanations

By Florie L

Feb 21, 2019

Rich, rigorous and sensitive artistic insight.

By Laura F

Apr 23, 2016

Mind-blowing !!! Thank you from the heart !!!!

By Michelle M

Jun 12, 2022

Fanastic, interesting and informative course!

By Maghia R

Feb 20, 2021

Merci à vous

Très instructif, très beautiful

By Bernardino A O

Jan 22, 2017

A great course lead by very good teachers.

By Andrea C

Jun 26, 2020

genial, muy interesante y completo !

By AYUSHI 1

May 26, 2020

I absolutely loved the Course :")

By Daria L L

Oct 26, 2022

Wonderful course, thank you!

By Rosangela B

Aug 24, 2016

Thank you! Beautiful course.

By Armin D

May 29, 2018

Thank you from Armenia !!!!