Art Search API
Search and filter artworks by query, creation time, material, technique, and origin. The natural language search uses semantic AI to understand the context of your query, so you can search for artworks by their style, subject, or even emotions they evoke. The API returns a list of artworks matching the given criteria.
This API is powered by the ArtSearch platform, which provides a vast collection of artworks from various periods and styles.
Available type
- tapestry
- collotype
- collage
- printmaking
- cutting
- digital_art
- sculpture
- metalwork
- fragment
- token
- embroidery
- painting
- jewellery
- ornament
- photograph
- statuette
- furniture
- needlework
- drawing
- miniature
- tile
- stereograph
- calligraphy
Available material
- ferrous_lactate
- ink
- textile
- metal
- bronze
- canvas
- stone
- reduced_iron
- horn
- stoneware
- in_shell_walnuts
- chalk
- velvet
- silver
- charcoal
- gold_leaf
- candied_walnuts
- porcelain
- walnut_halves
- jade
- cotton
- paint
- ferrous_fumarate
- graphite
- cobalt
- sandstone
- plastic
- walnut_pieces
- clay
- walnuts
- cupric_sulfate
- ivory
- ferric_orthophosphate
- earthenware
- tin
- pen
- linen
- mahogany
- electrolytic_iron
- silk
- crayon
- black_walnuts
- brush
- beech_wood
- terracotta
- glass
- lead
- brass
- oil_paint
- pencil
- leather
- gold
- marble
- watercolor
- diamond
- iron
- ferrous_sulfate
- walnut_halves_and_pieces
- gouache
- wool
- ceramic
- parchment
- cork
- limestone
- copper_gluconate
- paper
- pastel
- copper
- cardboard
- plant_material
- oak
- wood
Available technique
- engraving
- grinding
- embroidering
- etching
- vitrification
- gilding
- lithography
- knitting
- cyanotype
- silkscreen
- woodcut
- printing
- drypoint
- photolithography
- weaving
- sawing
- casting
- glassblowing
- block_printing
- photographing
- forging
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{
"id": 25623857,
"title": "Knightly Sword",
"image": "https://img.apileague.com/artworks/knightly_sword_unknown23_1450.jpg"
},
{
"id": 25426886,
"title": "Sculpture of a Kneeling Knight or King",
"image": "https://img.apileague.com/artworks/sculpture_of_a_kneeling_knight_or_king_unknown383_1250.jpg"
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{
"id": 25934005,
"title": "A Knight in Armor",
"image": "https://img.apileague.com/artworks/a_knight_in_armor_unknown32_1907.jpg"
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Frequently Asked Questions
What criteria can I use to search for artworks?
You can search by query, creation time, material, technique, and origin. The API also supports semantic search to find artworks by style, subject, or emotion.
Does the API support searching by image content or style?
Yes, the natural language search uses semantic AI to understand context, allowing searches for specific styles, subjects, or emotions.
Where does the artwork data come from?
The API is powered by the ArtSearch platform, which aggregates a vast collection of artworks from various periods and styles from around the world.
How is the Art Search API different from the Retrieve Artwork API?
The Art Search API allows you to search for artworks using natural language queries and filters, while the Retrieve Artwork API is designed to get details about a specific artwork if you already know its ID.