# Art Authority — 100,000 classic works of art

> Comprehensive digital catalog of Western art history with artist and artwork details. (iPhone/iPad app by Art Authority LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-authority/id355879924 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Art Authority LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1468408012)
- Category: Reference, Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 21 App Store ratings · 93 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-02-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-authority/id355879924/reviews.md

## What is Art Authority?

Based on our award-winning “Best iPad Reference App.” A comprehensive collection of works by over 1,500 of the western world's major artists, from ancient times to today. Organized by period, location and artist, Art Authority's 100,000+ paintings and sculptures are downloaded as needed and displayed chronologically, with detailed captioning. In-depth information about the artists, locations and many individual works is also available.

From the earliest creative pieces to the latest modern and contemporary works, Art Authority provides an impressively displayed, carefully selected, well organized view of the western art world that is both broad and deep.

Does something really catch your eye? Purchase a museum-approved reproduction and take it home with you!

Features include:

- Access to 20GB worth of art optimized for quality and download speed through our servers (works still under copyright come from authorized sites) 
- Early, Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary periods
- Special section on American art
- Art movements and/or nationalities within each period 
- Highlights for each period, and overall
- Index to all 1500+ artists, plus indices within each period
- Art Real Size: instantly see and understand the actual size of works
- Art Near Me: search for art based on your location
- Shuffle: random display of all art, or by period 
- Captions with work title, date, location and other details
- Access to in-depth information on each artist and location, and on many specific works
- Full-screen slideshow display, with user-settable transitions and music
- Multi-touch controls including double-tap and pinch zoom, flick and rotate
- Gallery-like, scrolling thumbnail view shows how works have evolved over time, aids in comparisons and exploration 
- Save works to Favorites, Categories or the Photos app
- Keep track of works you’ve seen in real life
- Share works through AirDrop, mail and social networks
- Spotlight searches and universal links
- Purchase prints directly from 1000Museums.com

Also available for iPad and Macintosh.

## Key features

- 100,000+ classic artworks
- Organized by period, location, artist
- In-depth artist and artwork information
- Art Real Size feature
- Art Near Me location search
- Purchase art reproductions
- Full-screen slideshows

## Recent user reviews (10 of 93)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-authority/id355879924/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great quality of images

*2026-03-16, version 4.11.5*

It is wonderful the quality that this app offers for you to see all the masterpieces of the art history.

### 1/5 — 无法下载，白花钱

*2025-06-09*

本来以为可以参考绘画，没想到根本打不开。白花38块钱，还退不了钱。不要上当。

### 5/5 — The best art gallery app, in my opinion

*2022-08-26*

The best art gallery app and one of my favorite apps. I used to have it for iPad, but had to give my iPad away and couldn't use it anymore. It was the only thing I really missed. Turns out it just has a separate listing from the iPad version so you don't get them both for one price, but I'll happily pay again for this awesome app.

There are two major periods I'm interested in artistically: the Romantic era and the Baroque era. What I can do with this app is shuffle the art and get about 20 (I forget exactly how many) paintings and rarely other art displayed. The key is to somehow display them on a TV or other large screen, like with Apple TV, and suddenly your paintings are filling up a wall space.

Some periods have more representation than others, and I don't know much about that besides Romantic and Baroque, but between those, I'll be having a good time with this app. Strong recommendation from me.

### 5/5 — Great app- I use it every day.

*2022-04-11*

Especially on the iPad but this together with Daily Art are my go to’s. It should be an Editors choice.

### 1/5 — Update crashing

*2021-01-03, version 4.11.5*

As of 1/2/2021 ...

### 2/5 — 日本語版期待してます。解説もほしいです。

*2020-04-01, version 4.11.5*

日本語にしてほしいです。
解説が少なすぎる。

### 5/5 — Top Notch

*2019-03-29*

A good buy!

### 1/5 — .

*2018-12-13*

Very low quality of pictures.

### 3/5 — 还行

*2018-07-25*

还行

### 5/5 — Wonderful App

*2017-12-19*

This app lets you save famous art to your photo album! Wow!

## Frequently asked questions about Art Authority

### What is Art Authority?

Art Authority is a comprehensive digital catalog of over 100,000 classic works of Western art, spanning from ancient times to the present day. It is organized by period, location, and artist, offering detailed information about artists, movements, and individual artworks.

### What are the key features of Art Authority?

Key features include access to a vast collection of art, organized chronologically and by category, with in-depth details on artists and locations. Users can view art in full-screen, see works at their actual size, search for art nearby, and purchase museum-approved reproductions.

### How much does Art Authority cost?

The app itself is free to download and explore a selection of art. Additional content and features may be available through in-app purchases, allowing users to expand their access to the full collection and its detailed information.

### What kind of art can I find in Art Authority?

The app focuses on the Western art world, covering major artists and movements from ancient times through the Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic, Impressionist, Modern, and Contemporary periods. It also includes a special section on American art.

### Can I purchase art through Art Authority?

Yes, you can purchase museum-approved reproductions of artworks directly through the app via a partnership with 1000Museums.com. This allows you to acquire physical copies of art that catches your eye.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.11.5 — 2018-10-03

Full support for iOS 12 and new iPhones.

### 4.11.4 — 2018-09-23

Initial support for iOS 12.

### 4.11.3 — 2018-05-18

Minor bug fixes.

### 4.11.2 — 2018-03-30

Full support for iPhone X and iOS 11.

### 4.11.1 — 2017-11-30

Updates to museum-approved reproductions available through the 1000Museums Gift Shop

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