Overview
ArtScan - Painting Recognition is an educational application developed by LMT Digital Creations. Designed for iPads and iPhones, this app serves as a tool to explore and discover the world of art and its historical significance.By pointing the device at the artwork - whether that be a celebrated masterpiece in a museum or an intriguing find online - the app provides details about its history and the secrets it hides.ArtScan also features a random mode where the user can broaden his or her knowledge about various artworks simply by tapping and exploring a randomly chosen piece - from Renaissance gems to modern marvels - it brings the beauty and mystery of art to your fingertips.Spotting Vincent van Gogh's painting, 'The Starry Night', is a highlight. The app is designed in a way to assist both art experts and amateurs in recognizing and appreciating artworks.It offers a log of what paintings the user has scanned which could serve as a handy resource for later references. Note that ArtScan provides one free scan, with unlimited access available through in-app purchases.Despite some user feedback regarding interface issues and access to promotional offers, the ongoing responsiveness of the developer suggests improvements are being made for smoother user experience.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Identifies iconic artwork
- Works on iPhone and iPad
- Online artwork recognition
- Artwork history and significance provided
- Random mode for exploration
- Covers Renaissance to contemporary works
Cons
- Limited to iPhone, iPad
- Art scan costs extra
- Possible interface issues
- Promotional offers hard to find
- Demands reviews for access
- Possible scan limitations
Categories
- Primary: Creativity
- Secondary: Art
- Specialty: Artwork