# Twelve Beauties

> Interactive exploration of Imperial Chinese court lady paintings and artifacts. (iPhone/iPad app by The Palace Museum.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twelve-beauties/id631295915 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [The Palace Museum](https://appshunter.io/developer/631295918)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 43 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 636 MB
- Languages: Chinese (Simplified, China)
- Released: 2013-05-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twelve-beauties/id631295915/reviews.md

## What is Twelve Beauties?

Glimpse the exquisite, elegant life of Imperial China - through a set of screen paintings featuring court ladies whose identity remains a mystery. This interactive experience guides you through twelve meticulously depicted scenes in which the accessories, furniture, and objects for interior decorations aptly illustrate the raison d'être of some of the Palace Museum's highly idiosyncratic collections. Hidden meanings in traditional Chinese auspicious motifs, fashionable hairstyles of the early 18th century, and evolving genre of court lady paintings, are all at your fingertips with the first app of the Palace Museum. 

Main features:
1. 360-degree interactive view of selected objects;
2. High-resolution, full-screen images of the paintings;
3. Comparative view of objects depicted and actual objects in the Museum's collection;
4. The magnifying glass function that simulates traditional art examination and connoisseurship;
5. In-depth background information and insiders' stories from different perspectives;
6. Share the app through social networks and email.

About the Palace Museum
Established in 1925, the Palace Museum is installed in the imperial palace of two consecutive dynasties - the Ming (1368-1644) and the Qing (1644-1911). The magnificent architecture, also known as the Forbidden City, and the vast holdings of the imperial collections of paintings, calligraphy, ceramics, and decorative objects make it one of the most prestigious museums in China and in the world at large.

## Key features

- 360-degree interactive object views
- High-resolution full-screen images
- Comparative view of depicted vs. actual objects
- Magnifying glass for art examination
- In-depth background information
- Social sharing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 43)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/twelve-beauties/id631295915/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 失望

*2020-11-21, version 1.3*

打不開，就能看紅色版面，咚一聲就沒了，不能跳到下一頁

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2017-02-13, version 1.2*

简直服了。推荐给了所有美国同学

### 5/5 — 很細緻

*2016-07-12, version 1.2*

每張畫的細節都能點進去，挺豐富的。

### 5/5 — Great!

*2015-04-05, version 1.2*

很好的app，一流的制作的水准。

### 5/5 — 这是我在iPad上见过的最精致的app

*2014-11-02, version 1.2*

喜欢你们所有的app😄

### 5/5 — Very good

*2014-05-07, version 1.2*

能有这样的制作工艺，无论是软件本身还是屏风，都让人不禁一惊，太喜欢了。

### 5/5 — 棒極了！

*2014-03-08, version 1.2*

希望能再見到其它主題的APP，加油。中華文化是屬於全世界的。

### 5/5 — Gorgeous

*2013-12-30, version 1.2*

無可挑剔。

### 5/5 — 很不錯的app

*2013-12-28, version 1.2*

很有質感，值得下載!

### 5/5 — amazing

*2013-11-09, version 1.2*

Cannot believe palace museum can do such good app. Good job!

## Frequently asked questions about Twelve Beauties

### What is Twelve Beauties?

Twelve Beauties is an interactive educational app that allows users to explore screen paintings of court ladies from Imperial China. It provides detailed views of objects, background information, and insights into traditional Chinese motifs and art.

### What devices does Twelve Beauties support?

Currently, Twelve Beauties is supported on iPad devices. It was released on May 14, 2013, and its latest version is 1.7, last updated on January 16, 2026.

### What is the age rating for Twelve Beauties?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide audience interested in learning about art and history.

### How does Twelve Beauties provide background information?

The app offers in-depth background information and insider stories from various perspectives, enriching the user's understanding of the paintings and the historical context.

### Can I share content from Twelve Beauties?

Yes, users can share the app and its content through social networks and email, allowing them to share their discoveries with friends and family.

### What is the user rating for Twelve Beauties?

Twelve Beauties has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 2 ratings. This indicates a mixed reception from its user base.

### Does Twelve Beauties have ads?

No, Twelve Beauties does not contain advertisements. As a free application, it provides an uninterrupted educational experience.

### What is the learning methodology of Twelve Beauties?

The app employs an interactive visual learning methodology, allowing users to engage directly with high-resolution images and 360-degree views of objects to understand their historical and cultural significance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.7 — 2026-01-16

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.6 — 2025-03-20

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.5 — 2024-12-19

Add support for iOS 18.  Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.4 — 2021-08-29

Add support for iOS 14.  Bug fixes.

### 1.3 — 2017-07-08

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Optimized performance.

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