Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night (1889) Courtesy of MoMA Wonderful detail studies of this iconic
Vincent van Gogh - The Starry Night (1889) Courtesy of MoMA Wonderful detail studies of this iconic painting (re-blogged from Twisted Sifter) thanks to the Google Art Project, a collaboration with museums from over 40 countries. You can find 40,000+ high-res images of paintings and sculptures. Some paintings (like The Starry Night) are available in ‘gigapixel’ format, allowing you to zoom in at brushstroke level to examine and appreciate the incredible detail of these masterpieces. In addition to the high-resolution images, each artwork also features expertly-narrated videos, audio guides, viewing notes, detailed information, maps and more. It’s a remarkable online resource and one that’s worth exploring. -- source link
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