Google recently re-launched their Arts and Culture app and website, and it's great! Not only are the app and site great for exploring the world of art, but they also allow you to take virtual tours of museums, historical sites, and famous cultural sites around the world.
History is also well represented. Clicking on the historical events tab will present you with countless events in history. Each event provides a cornucopia of pictures, artwork, letters, and historical sites.
Whether you're teaching art or world history, Google's Art and Culture app and site will take your students on a great field trip. Works of art are separated according to the artist, art movement, color, and medium used.
For example, after clicking on Vincent van Gogh, you'll be shown a brief biography followed by his artwork. You can organize his work by timeline or by color. Click on a particular shade and you're presented with his work that closely matches the shade.
One of the killer features of Google Arts and Culture is the ability to use it with Google Cardboard. You can take a virtual reality tour of over 20 locations around the world, such as the Temple of Zeus.
The site and/or app is a must for those that teach art, world cultures, or history. The app is available for both Android and iOS. More information about Art and Culture can be found on Google's blog.
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