Fake it ‘til you make it with an art app

Explore the biggest galleries in the world through virtual reality, learn the techniques used by your favourite artists or study the meaning behind legendary masterpieces – here are four mobile apps that’ll turn you into an art aficionado in no time. Raphael, Rembrandt, Dali, Botticelli, Matisse, Brueghel and Renoir. It functions in both Gallery Mode, where you can have a detailed view of the work, and Quiz Mode, where you can test your knowledge.

Ever wondered why Van Gogh cut off his ear or who was the inspiration behind some of Picasso’s most acclaimed works? Learn the answers to these questions and more with the DailyArt – Your Daily Dose of Art app. Recommended by Time Magazine, Venture Beat and Mashable, DailyArt is one of the best gradual ways to learn about the history of art. Besides sharing daily masterpieces, the app provides informative biographical blurbs about the artists and their acclaimed works.

Google Arts & Culture has collaborated with over 1,200 museums, galleries and institutions in 70 countries to create an app that will allow you to visit top exhibits without even having to leave your bed. This ground-breaking app allows users to travel anywhere in the world with tours of iconic sites, famous buildings and natural wonders – on the screen or in virtual reality. The app even has a zoom view function so you can study the finer details of some of your favourite masterpieces.

Whether you’re into Neo-Classical or Conceptual, Wikiart (or Artdroid for Android users) has one of the largest online collections of art work. This visual art encyclopedia aims to cover art from cave paintings to modern private collections and is always looking for contributors to get involved with the WikiArt Volunteer Team.