10 online art games to learn and have fun

Arte arte 2.0 juegos sobre arte arte para niños

In the world of art, learning and fun are often two closely related concepts. However, discovering amazing works of art, getting to know new artists or becoming familiar with the collections of the most prestigious museums can truly become child's play, thanks to the interesting online applications and games we present to you below.

The Mystery of the Thyssen Gazes (El misterio de las miradas del Thyssen)

The Mystery of the Thyssen Gazes invites you to demonstrate your detective skills by browsing through the works of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collection in order to solve the unsettling mystery that was baffling the collection's restorer, Virgilio Completo, and the detective John Vyndel, both of whom disappeared without a trace during the investigation.

Your mission is to follow their clues until you find the key to the strange events taking place in the Museum, familiarizing yourself, along the way, with the main works and painters of the Thyssen-Bornemisza collection. Do you dare to solve the mystery?

Art Detective

Following the same detective style as the previous application, Art Detective is an interactive game where you must answer a series of questions about a work, although in this case by observing the image in detail, for which you can rotate the view, zoom in on it and pay attention to the clues offered by the game.

It stands out for the interpretive freedom it grants the user, which makes it ideal for playing with the family and spurring the artistic sensitivity of the little ones. Another feature of the game is that it is entirely in English, which allows children to become familiar with basic art concepts in this language.

What is a Print?

Also in English, What is a Print is an ideal interactive page for introducing children (and adults alike) to the world of original graphic work.

In this virtual proposal, the MoMA in New York explains step by step the different procedures for creating graphic work through a series of interactive illustrations with which children will enjoy creating lithographs, engravings, or screen prints.

Become Jackson Pollock

Whether you have a little abstract artist at home, or you are one yourself, you will love this application from the Jackson Pollock Foundation, with which you can create your own painting in the purest style of the master of abstract expressionism.

Its simplicity makes it ideal for the little ones, and you too will find it addictive. Simply drop the paint by moving the mouse and randomly change color by clicking on the canvas.

The Case of the Midnight Thief (El caso del Ladrón de Medianoche)

Seven works of art have mysteriously disappeared from the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum and you are in charge of recovering them.

Go through the different rooms looking for them and answering questions about them and you will have solved the Case of the Midnight Thief, another interactive proposal from the EducaThyssen Platform for young art lovers.

Art Puzzles (Puzzles de obras de arte)

Virtual puzzles are another popular option for enjoying time as a family and preventing the pieces from ending up scattered across the carpet. Furthermore, you can take advantage of this activity to bring children closer to the world of art with puzzles of paintings by famous artists, such as those you will find here and here. You can change the difficulty by choosing the number of pieces, making it suitable for both children and adults.

Find the Difference (Encuentra la diferencia)

The traditional Sunday newspaper pastimes also find their counterparts on the internet with the most varied proposals.

Today we talk about playing 'find the difference' in works of art. Do you dare to scrutinize every last detail of a baroque work to find the elusive difference? If the challenge doesn't intimidate you, you can play 'find the difference' here or here.

Memory Games with Works of Art (Juegos de memoria con obras de arte)

Another type of classic pastime are memory games. On this page you will find various games that will allow you to learn and exercise your mind by pairing works of art.

Detail Detective

Detail Detective is an online game in which you must discover which of the details belongs to the work of art presented in the image. In addition to paintings and sculptures, you can also choose other motifs.

Although it has a maximum time limit for solving each problem, it is an easy and completely visual game, which makes it ideal for young children.

Tests about Art and Painting (Tests sobre arte y pintura)

If what you are looking for is a quiz-style game to demonstrate your knowledge of art, you are in luck! There are an infinite number of tests and question games about art and artists on the internet that will allow you to test yourself. Here are some interesting links:

What did you think of these online art games? Add them to your bookmark bar and enjoy a pleasant time with your family while helping to awaken the sensitivity of the little ones towards art and painting.

Eva VilarC.