"Learn from" leans towards personal or experiential insights, while "learn about" directs towards informational or introductory understanding.
Use "learn about" when gaining knowledge on a particular topic, subject, or thing.
Patricia is reading this book to learn about ancient civilizations.
My students learn about the solar system in school.
My students learn from the solar system in school.
Use "learn from" when gaining knowledge or insights from a specific experience, mistake, or individual.
You should learn from your mistakes.
David had a rough year, but he learned from it.
David had a rough year, but he learned about it.
"Learn from" leans towards personal or experiential insights, while "learn about" directs towards informational or introductory understanding.
With learn about, the focus is more on understanding and acquiring information about something rather than drawing personal insights or lessons.
Barbara is eager to learn about the history of the Roman Empire.
Barbara is eager to learn from the history of the Roman Empire.
