Going global in search of great art- Google Official Blog | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"The original Art Project counted 17 museums in nine countries and 1,000 images, almost all paintings from Western masters. Today, the Art Project includes more than 30,000 high-resolution artworks, with Street View images for 46 museums, with more on the way...The expanded Art Project embraces all sizes of institutions, specializing in art or in other types of culture..."

Some of the new things you will find in the expanded Art Project include: a new tool Explore and Discover allowing you to search by period, artist, or type of artwork; Street View images of higher quality, an enhanced My Gallery and more. There is also an eduational sections available.