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Still life
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
still lifes
What is "still life"?
Still life is a type of artwork that shows non-living objects, often arranged in a specific way. These objects can include items like flowers, fruit, or everyday objects. The focus is on capturing the details, textures, and lighting of these objects, providing an opportunity for artists to explore shape, color, and form without the need for living subjects.
Examples
The artist 's still life painting depicted a bowl of fruit and a vase of flowers, capturing the play of light and shadow on the objects.
