A still life is a genre of art that depicts inanimate objects, such as fruits, flowers, or everyday objects, arranged in a composition. It focuses on capturing the beauty and essence of these objects.
Imagine you're taking a photo of your favorite snacks laid out on a table. The arrangement and lighting are carefully chosen to make the food look appealing and appetizing. That's like a still life painting!
Composition: The way elements are arranged within an artwork. It involves considering factors like balance, focal point, and visual flow.
Vanitas: A type of still life that includes symbolic objects to remind viewers of the transience of life and the inevitability of death.
Trompe-l'oeil: An artistic technique that creates an optical illusion so realistic that it tricks the viewer into thinking they're seeing real objects rather than painted ones.
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