Welcome to Modern Art & Ideas. In this course, you will develop skills for looking at art through a thematic lens. Themes can provide a structure and pedagogical framework for engaging students with many different subjects, including art. You can look at works of art through a variety of themes, but in this course, you will explore four that educators frequently use when teaching at The Museum of Modern Art: Places & Spaces, Art & Identity, Transforming Everyday Objects, and Art & Society. This course includes a series of videos that connect works of art from MoMA’s collection and offer teaching strategies for looking at art with your students. You will also have access to a wide range of resources, readings, and activities. Don’t forget to post in the discussion forums to participate in conversations and activities with your peers.