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. The initial app in this series, "Rome: A First Look," is available in the travel section of the iTunes App Store. We will launch a second app, "Rome: A Closer Look" later this summer. Additional apps that focus on art in other cities will follow. Proceeds from SmarthistoryTravel support Smarthistory, Inc., a not-for-profit organization. Enhance your travel experience and support Smarthistory at the same time. "Rome: A First Look" Features: * EASY & ORGANIZED - youll find what you need, when you need it * ANCIENT, RENAISSANCE & BAROQUE - explore three key periods for art in Rome * BERNINI, CARAVAGGIO, MICHELANGELO, RAPHAEL - just a few of the artists discussed * VIDEO, AUDIO & PHOTOS - lets 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, museums, and for dining, shopping and getting around 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 2010Communication Arts magazine webpick of the week, April 23, 2010 Smarthistory won the coveted 2009 Webby Award for best education website PC Magazine, Top 100 Websites of 2009 Flavorpill picks Smarthistory for its "Daily Dose" July 9, 2009 Very Short List Web April 2, 2009 Smarthistory wins 2nd place in the 2010 Mindshare awards in the history category Kim Komando, Cool Site of the Day, February 5, 2009 EASY & ORGANIZED - youll find what you need, when you need it BERNINI, CARAVAGGIO, MICHELANGELO, RAPHAEL - just some of the artists discussed ANCIENT, RENAISSANCE & BAROQUE ART - explore the three great periods for art in Rome VIDEO, AUDIO & 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
