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Wednesday, December 24, 2014

The Metropolitan Museum of Art Releases 400,000 Images Online for Non-Commercial Use

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has released a vast archive of 400,000 (mostly) hi-resolution digital images online that you can download and use for non-commercial purposes. From a 12-megapixel scan ofRembrandt’s 1660 self-portrait to over 18,000 photos spanning almost two centuries. Here are a few quick gems from the Photography collection, see also: Arms & ArmorModern and Contemporary Art, and otherhighlights. (via Kottke)
From the http://www.thisiscolossal.com/ web site.
(For the rest of the article click here).
(To go to the MET Collection click here).