Wander from room to room through Houghton Hall and explore the magnificent art collection of Sir Robert Walpole, Great Britains first Prime Minister. Wonder at masterpieces by Van Dyck, Poussin, Rubens, Rembrandt, Velazquez, Maratta and Murillo, reassembled in their spectacular original setting for the first time in over 200 years after they were sold to Empress Catherine the Great to adorn the Hermitage in St Petersburg. The app provided a perfect pocket guide whilst you were there and will provide an excellent reference, allowing you to visit the exhibition virtually anytime in the future.

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Frick Collection

The Frick Collection is housed in the former home of Gilded Age industrialist Henry Clay Frick (18491919). One of the great collectors of his time, Frick filled his Fifth Avenue mansion with masterpieces of Western painting, sculpture, and decorative arts, all of which became accessible to the public in 1935, when the residence became a museum. The app was developed by students of the Stevens Institute of Technology in collaboration with the Technology and Digital Media staff of The Frick Collection.

  • rating 4.8
  • size 38.5 MB

e-codices

The Virtual Manuscript Library of Switzerland. Browse through over 1000 fully digitized medieval manuscripts on your iPhone and iPad. Includes scholarly manuscript descriptions from official catalogs.

  • size 5.3 MB

Art Study

ART STUDY is a visually stunning app where famous works of art are presented and you have to identify the artist. The more you play the better you get Artists: 49 Works of art: 380+Each game will provide one sample from each artist so the game can enjoyed many times.

  • size 442 MB

Second Canvas Museo del Prado Masterpieces

Second Canvas Museo del Prado Masterpieces is your tool for exploring the masterpieces of Western painting like never before. Discover, navigate, learn, teach and share from your iPad or iPhone, with the option of hooking it up to your TV screen. The Garden of Earthly Delights Triptych (already included in Second Canvas Museo del Prado Masterpieces).

  • size 7.6 MB

The Phillips Collection

Encounter superb works of art in an intimate setting at The Phillips Collection, one of the worlds most distinguished museums of modern and contemporary art. Located in Washingtons vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood, the Phillips opened to the public in 1921 as Americas first museum of modern art. Visitor information, a calendar of events, and maps of the museum help you to plan your visit, navigate the collection, and learn more about the art you discover.

  • size 15.9 MB