Amit Sood: Building a museum of museums on the web

The speaker discusses the development of the Google Art Project, motivated by a desire to make art more accessible. The project allows users to explore museums online, view artworks in high detail using gigapixel technology, and create personal collections. The speaker emphasizes that the project supplements, rather than replicates, the museum experience, and highlights the importance of the artists' contributions.

What was the speaker's main motivation for starting the Google Art Project?

• To create a new job opportunity

• To make art and museums more accessible

• To travel to different countries

• To learn about technology

How can users explore different museums on the Google Art Project website?

• By visiting the museums in person

• By using a virtual reality headset

• By downloading a mobile app

• By clicking and navigating online

What technology allows users to see artworks in great detail on the Google Art Project?

• 3D printing

• Gigapixel technology

• High-definition video

• Augmented reality

What unusual activity did the speaker discover in a painting using gigapixel technology?

• A group of people dancing

• A game involving beating a goose

• A hidden treasure map

• A secret message from the artist

What feature allows users to create their own museum collections online?

• Live Exhibitions

• Art Workshops

• Virtual Tours

• Collections

What is the primary goal of the Google Art Project according to the speaker?

• To create a social media platform for artists

• To sell digital art

• To supplement the museum experience

• To replace physical museum visits

Who does the speaker credit for the amazing content available in the Google Art Project?

• The artists

• Art historians

• Museum curators

• Google engineers