A still life is an artistic composition (painting, drawing, photograph) of motionless or lifeless objects that have been carefully lit. Painting a still life allows a painter to concentrate on the composition and on the use of colour and tonal value, the smooth distinction in colour nuances between the lightest and darkest lot.
A still life is a work of study or test of the painter's virtuosity.[1] Karel van Mander wrote that still life was exercise material for youth and that a good painter lets it rest in favour of better subjects.[2]
My name is Anne.
I regularly go out with my camera. I do so with great pleasure and always find gifts appearing on my screen.
This I want to share!..
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