The National Gallery of Art Offers Free Access to Images of Permanent Collection Artworks
Open Access Policy Encourages Use and Sharing of Cultural Heritage
Visitors Can Download and Use Images for Educational and Non-Commercial Purposes
The National Gallery of Art has announced an open access policy for images of artworks in its permanent collection. This policy allows visitors to download and use these images for educational and non-commercial purposes, without requiring permission or paying fees. The Gallery's goal is to make its vast collection more accessible to the public and to encourage the use and sharing of cultural heritage.
The open access policy applies to over 50,000 images of works from the Gallery's permanent collection, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, and decorative arts. These images can be downloaded in various resolutions and formats, making them suitable for use in presentations, research, education, and personal projects.
The Gallery's open access policy is part of a growing trend among museums and cultural institutions to make their collections more accessible to the public. By providing free and unrestricted access to images, the National Gallery of Art is helping to break down barriers to cultural engagement and to foster a greater appreciation of art and history.
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