Government launched “Life in Miniature” project

Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually launched “Life in Miniature” project, a collaboration between the National Museum, New Delhi, Ministry of Culture, and Google Arts & Culture.

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Several hundred miniature paintings from the National Museum, New Delhi can be viewed online on Google Arts & Culture by people around the world in a new project titled “Life in Miniature.”

The project uses technologies like machine learning, augmented reality and digitization with high-definition robotic cameras, to showcase these special works of art in a magical new way.

On the Google Arts & Culture app, online viewers can experience the first Augmented Reality-powered art gallery designed with traditional Indian architecture, and explore a life-size virtual space where you can walk up to a selection of miniature paintings.

The National Museum, New Delhi, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, is the premiere cultural institution of the Nation.

Google Arts & Culture is an immersive way to explore art, history and the wonders of the world. The Google Arts & Culture app is free and available online for iOS and Android.