Art Authority 4.11.5

Based on an award-winning achievement in the category of "Best iPad Reference App," Art Authority offers a comprehensive compilation of works by more than 1,500 major artists from the western world across different eras, regions, and artistic styles. With over 100,000 paintings and sculptures in its collection, this app allows for on-demand downloads and showcases the artworks chronologically with detailed captions. Additionally, Art Authority provides extensive information about the artists, locations, and individual pieces.

Art Authority presents a curated and meticulously organized perspective of Western art history, spanning from ancient creations to contemporary masterpieces. From early artistic expressions to modern innovations, it offers a profound and wide-ranging exploration of the Western art scene.

Should a particular artwork captivate your interest, there is an option to acquire a museum-endorsed reproduction of the piece for your personal collection.

• Access to a substantial 20GB art database optimized for quality and fast download speeds via dedicated servers (works still under copyright are sourced from authorized platforms).
• Coverage of major art periods including Early, Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, Impressionist, Modern, and Contemporary, along with a specialized segment on American art.
• In-depth discussions of art movements and nationalities within each period.
• Highlights provided for each era and an overall view of the collection.
• Indexing of all 1,500+ artists with additional indices for each period.
• "Art Real Size" feature enabling viewers to perceive the actual dimensions of artworks instantly.
• "Art Near Me" functionality for locating art based on your current geographical position.
• "Shuffle" option for randomly displaying artworks or grouping them by period.
• Detailed captions including work titles, dates, locations, and other relevant information.
• Access to extensive artist and location information as well as insights on specific artworks.
• Immersive full-screen slideshow display with customizable transitions and music accompaniments.
• Multi-touch controls such as double-tap and pinch zoom, flick, and rotate for enhanced user experience.
• Gallery-style scrolling thumbnail view showcasing the evolution of artworks over time for comparative analysis and exploration.
• Ability to save favorite works to custom categories or share them using AirDrop, email, or social media platforms.
• Feature enabling users to track artworks viewed in real-life settings.
• Integration with universal search systems like Spotlight and incorporation of universal links for quick access.
• Option to purchase prints directly from the affiliated website 1000Museums.com.

The Art Authority app is also compatible with iPad and Macintosh devices.