SmarthistoryTravel Rome: A Closer Look Art can be tricky. Imagine the rewards of strolling through the Vatican Museums or the Galleria Borghese in Rome with friends who are also art historians. SmarthistoryTravel apps are for curious, thoughtful travelers who want expert art analysis delivered in a casual, engaging style. Smarthistory brings the artists, patrons, and their worlds to life. Join us as we reveal the meaning and beauty of Rome in a way that the standard guide-books cant. "A Closer Look" focuses on art that is too often overshadowed by Rome's most popular monuments. Features: EASY & ORGANIZED - youll find what you need, when you need it BERNINI, CARAVAGGIO, MICHELANGELO - just some of the artists discussed ANCIENT, MEDIEVAL, RENAISSANCE & BAROQUE ART - explore the great periods for art in Rome VIDEO, AUDIO, TEXT & PHOTOS - let you explore in different ways OFF-LINE MAPS - or use the online function for directions from your current location TEXT SEARCH - find the artist, museum, or church you want, instantly INSIDER TRAVEL TIPS - for visiting churches and museums, and for dining, shopping and getting around Praise for "Rome: A First Look" "This mobile sets a new high standard for tour guide apps for consumers seeking to understand what is worth seeing and why." 5-Stars (Tourmaven) "Now with this SmarthistoryTravel app its like youve got a pocket-sized art historian with you at all times....Its an excellent travel guide for the art in Rome." (Jessica, "iPhoneApps for Rome Travel," Italylogue.com) Praise for Smarthistory If you have an even passing interest in art, you should check out smARThistory, a recently redesigned website that's quickly racking up awards....the site fills what has been a massive gap on the Web: Credible, concise art reference. (FastCompany.com) By far, the most dramatic advancement on the internet in a long, long, while! Gardners ... Art Through the Ages the definitive 1200 page art history text, has been supplanted by a web application: Smarthistory. (KimSherrell.com) Awards & Honors for Smarthistory.org Exploratorium, Ten Cool Websites, June 2010 Communication Arts magazine webpick, April 2010 Webby Award, best education website, 2009 PC Magazine, Top 100 Websites, 2009 Flavorpill, Daily Dose, July 9, 2009 Very Short List Web April 2, 2009 Mindshare History Award (2nd place), 2010 Kim Komando, Cool Site of the Day, February 5, 2009
