Google is set to use cool new tech like machine learning, Augmented Reality (AR), and high-definition robotic cameras to jazz up India’s culture and heritage using miniature paintings.In a bid to promote India’s culture and heritage, Google Arts and Culture announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with the National Museum in New Delhi to showcase miniature paintings to put up a magical new spin to preserving India’s cultural history. Inspired by the domes and doorways that punctuate Indian homes and public spaces, this is the first AR-powered art gallery designed with traditional Indian architecture.
“Using your smartphone, you can open up a life-size virtual space, walk around at your leisure and zoom into your favourite pieces — you have this beautiful museum to yourself!” said Simon Rein, Programme Manager, Google Arts & Culture.
Though compact (about the same size as a small book), miniature paintings typically tackle profound themes such as love, power and faith.
Miniatures are rich in detailed representations of topics that have shaped Indian culture and thanks to machine learning, one can now discover these attributes across a collection of miniature paintings.
