Meaning of the word "still life painting" in English
What does "still life painting" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
still life painting
US /ˈstɪl laɪf ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
UK /ˈstɪl laɪf ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
Noun
a genre of art that depicts inanimate objects, typically commonplace objects which are either natural (food, flowers, dead animals, plants, rocks, shells) or man-made (drinking glasses, books, vases, jewelry, coins, pipes)
Example:
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The museum had an impressive collection of Dutch Golden Age still life paintings.
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She decided to try her hand at a modern still life painting, using everyday objects from her kitchen.
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