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Walking Art Encyclopedia — also known as WikiArt — is an educational mobile app created by Waleed Azhar. It is part of the WikiArt.org initiative and was built to let people view artworks from around the globe on their phones.
Project goal
The main aim of this project is to make visual art broadly accessible. When travel, opening hours, or institutional restrictions prevent in-person visits, this app provides an alternative way to explore paintings and artists from anywhere.
Browsing the collection
Users move through the app using clear browsing categories. Available sections include:
- Recent
- Genre
- Style
- Popular
- Featured
- Favorites
Searching for specific works
You can also perform keyword searches to locate particular paintings, artists, or themes. Combined filters and search terms make it easy to narrow results to what you want to see.
Why use the app
This application enables audiences to appreciate works by notable artists without needing to visit museums or galleries. It’s designed for convenience and broad access on mobile devices.
Other options to consider
If you want alternatives, some recommended choices are:
- Busy Life
- World Free
- YoYa
Technical
- iPhone
- German
- Russian
- Chinese (Simplified)
- Portuguese
- English
- French
- Chinese (Simplified)
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