In February 2011 I posted an entry on this blog about Google’s Art Project that was just released around that time (click here to read it). I was very excited about this initiative. And even more so today, because Google recently enhanced the Project by adding a considerable number of museums, paintings and artists. If the Google Art Project was already one of the best things to be found on the Internet, it now has become even better.
Yes, this blog is dedicated to photography. I know. But I believe photography is an art form, in fact a continuation of an art form, that started with painting. Photography and painting are closely related. Visiting museums, and I don’t mean photography museums here, and studying art is important. The Google Art Project is a tremendous help in doing just that. It allows you to very conveniently study all kinds of techniques and different styles. Learn from it and be inspired.
I recommend you read this article in the NY Times to get a better understanding of what the new version of the Google Art Project is all about. But even better, of course, go to the project itself and find out what a fantastic contribution to the Internet this really is. Go and see www.googleartproject.com. Have fun!