Google Art Project


This is so awesome! Google has launched a new website that allows users to virtually walk through 17 major art galleries in the world.

Some of the paintings in these galleries are available for a closer look, allowing the user to zoom in and see the detailed textures of the artwork.  Moving around can be a little challenging, but Google does provide a standard navigation to control what is seen as well.  I imagine that navigation will only get better as this is developed.


The Ambassadors by Hans Holbein the Younger

The Ambassadors by Hans Holbein the Younger, the detail of this work is at the top of the post. Google Art Project allows you to zoom in and see paint texture and cracks on the surface.


This is a view that Google Art Project is showing of the Museum of Modern Art.

This is a view that Google Art Project is showing of the Museum of Modern Art.


Wheat Field with Cypresses Vincent van Gogh

Wheat Field with Cypresses Vincent van Gogh


Wheat Field with Cypresses detail by Vincent van Gogh

Wheat Field with Cypresses by Vincent van Gogh, detail

The video below is a behind the scenes look at Google Art Project. I am really impressed with the work on this so far and I am excited about it’s future. Make sure you see Google Art Project for yourself.

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