Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

still-life

Noun

/ˈstɪl laɪf/

Definition

A work of art that depicts inanimate objects, often arranged in a specific way.

Examples

The artist painted a stunning still-life featuring fruits and flowers.
In art class, we learned how to create a still-life composition with everyday objects.

Meaning

Still-life refers to a genre of visual art that focuses on capturing the beauty of objects that do not move, such as flowers, food, and everyday items.