The Still Life

A still life is a genre of art that depicts inanimate objects arranged carefully by the artist. These objects can include food, flowers, household items, or natural elements, emphasizing composition, texture, and lighting. The purpose is to showcase the beauty of everyday items, explore themes like transience or abundance, and demonstrate the artist’s skill in rendering realistic detail. Still lifes allow viewers to appreciate the subtle qualities of objects and often carry symbolic meanings, highlighting the interplay between materiality and artistry in a calm, focused scene.