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How to transform yourself into famous paintings with google trick

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From the Girl with a Pearl Earring to the Mona Lisa, many paintings are instantly recognisable. Now, Google has launched a new Art Filter in its Google Arts & Culture app that allows you to transform yourself into famous works of art. Florent Robineau, Tech Lead at Google Arts & Culture, said: “What if you could learn about the story of the Girl with a Pearl Earring while wearing her earrings yourself? Or how about putting on a Japanese helmet to take you back to the time of Samurai traditions? Starting today, you can use “Art Filter” in the Google Arts & Culture app to become an artwork or try on iconic artifacts otherwise safely stored in museums.”

Users can choose from five 3D augmented reality filters based on iconic paintings, objects and accessories from around the world. These include Van Gogh and Frida Kahlo’s self-portraits, the Girl with a Pearl Earring, a traditional Samurai helmet, and a remarkable Ancient Egyptian necklace. Mr Robineau said: “In this novel experience, each filter has b een crafted carefully so that you can explore the artefacts in high-quality detail from every angle.

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