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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Sexing the Canvas: Art and Gender by The University of Melbourne

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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 Bart S

Jun 27, 2016

outstanding, do it again!

By Steve B

Mar 4, 2018

Excellent in every way

By J.l. M S

Jul 14, 2021

Excelente curso!!!

By Edith L

Mar 5, 2021

Very interesting!

By Ana F

Oct 22, 2018

Excellent course!

By Germán G A

Dec 4, 2016

Great Course!

By Dorsa K

Jun 15, 2022

perfect

By aybige t

Jul 6, 2016

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By Olga L P R

Dec 11, 2018

I have learned about the codes of sexuality and gender through this course. Tests are a bit difficult but it depends on which is your best mental trend. You need lots of memory and find the exact words to answer the questions. Some can be tricky, some you can't understand them much well. However, the main conclusion is the world of art has a lot of this sexuality element and you feel the course gets short about it, but you get the ability to find it. I believe you should use it to find the codes in your local art museum.

By silvia e

Jun 15, 2020

Un curso interesante, que nos ofrece el conocimiento necesario para poder leer de una manera más profunda obras de arte que, de otra forma, admiraríamos sólo por su apariencia. Excelente excusa, además, para reflexionar sobre el papel que la mujer ha tenido en la historia del arte (reflejo de su papel en la vida) y el papel que queremos tener en la actualidad y en el futuro.

By Christie

Jul 21, 2017

This is a stimulating and accessible course that challenges your thinking. I appreciated how it had such global and historical outlooks, casting a net wide across the globe and including pre-20th-century and contemporary works of art. The questions asked pricked one's curiosity.

By Likhitha B

Jul 1, 2017

The gradual depiction of gender since conventions were flouted and refinements textured was portrayed brilliantly from the pastoral paintings to Indigent 21st century works.

By Caroline M

Sep 30, 2021

I found this course very interesting, especially the content of Week 9, which was fascinating and has encouraged me to research more on Australian Indigenous Art.

By Kristen H

May 17, 2017

Very interesting content and insights. I would have liked a bit more of an intro on gender theory and concepts relating to art before jumping into the artwork.

By James S

Jan 27, 2017

Good course. Coming from a traditional art historical context/content. Which is still a very valuable methodology in this age of "Visual Culture"! Thank you.

By Linda B

Jul 23, 2021

This course gave a comprehensive survey of issues relating to women and art. I loved the choice of artists and the historical context.

By Márcia B

May 4, 2017

It is an great course with an amazing content!

The only problem is that sometimes it gets extremely monotonous =/

By Margaret S C

Oct 1, 2016

Very well illustrated and organized course. Points made very clearly. Good learning experience.

By Ildiko P

May 28, 2022

I would have liked to see more connection between the individual weeks' materials.

By Dionne L

Jan 6, 2020

Enjoyed this course, in particular the section on Indigenous art.

By John T R

Aug 26, 2022

Well worth the time Very interesting and informative

By Zélie L

Aug 16, 2017

Great course, with very fine details.

By Silvia S

Oct 10, 2020

Very interesting I learnt a lot .

By Belinda H

Sep 21, 2022

A great course to study.

By Jiayu Z

Jul 16, 2017

内容非常有趣,老师讲得比较容易听懂。