Art History & Famous Paintings

Masterpieces explained: discover the story behind each painter, artist, artwork

Why Did Van Gogh cut off his ear? Who is the lady on Picasso's portrait? How long did Da Vinci spend painting the Mona Lisa's lips? Why did Monet jump off a bridge? In Ginkgo Art you’ll discover the secrets behind each masterpiece and great artist!

Our app is designed to help you discover and appreciate the greatest artwork from all ages, with detailed explanations of each masterpiece in videos. Our selection of paintings is hand-picked to include every painting you should know about. In no time, you will know all about the artists and masterpieces than marked history all around the world.

Our app leverages the latest advances in neuroscience and AI to optimize your learning efficiency. Using a system of flashcards powered by an intelligent learning algorithm, our app makes it easy to learn at your own pace and see real progress over time. Guess who is the artist of each masterpiece in a quiz until you have memorized them all.

Ginkgo Art takes flashcard learning to the next level by incorporating video classes directly into flashcards. These videos provide in-depth explanations of each artwork, artist and art movement. You’ll have access to a wealth of information at exactly the right time in your progression.

Our app covers several key art movements in chapters giving you a comprehensive understanding of art history. You’ll study the most famous paintings of Impressionism, Realism, Renaissance, Baroque, Romanticism, and Rococo art movements. You'll learn about the different styles, techniques, and themes that have defined art throughout history and understand the contexts that inspired the world's greatest artists.

Whether you're an art student, teacher, or enthusiast, our app is an invaluable tool for expanding your knowledge of art history. So why wait? Download it today and start your journey into the world of art in a whole new way!