Art and culture, one feeds into the other and vice versa in a concert of influence that can only be truly experienced in person. I remember the first time I saw A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte in my art appreciation class while covering pointillism, I went home and told my mom that I wanted a print of it, unaware of the sheer size of the painting. The inherent nature of art makes it priceless and beautiful, but also limits its reach of influence to those that can truly see it in person, to appreciate the detail. It is one thing to see the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, its another to appreciate the work that Michaelangelo had created while on his back.
Google Arts & Culture doesn't break the physical barriers of art, but it does provide users the ability to view art from all over the world in a quality that has never been put forth. Imagine being able to zone into the paint strokes of The Starry Night or the varied textures of a Picasso in the comfort of your own home. What I am most excited for is the application of 3D image capture and virtual reality technology to this app to further appreciate artworks from all dimensions, most notably sculptures and pottery. Download the app now to begin exploring the wonderful world of art and culture.