Still Life : 8 Articles

Read 8 exclusive articles related to "Still Life" on ArtMajeur magazine

The Typical Subjects of Flemish Art Today: Still Lifes, Interiors, and Genre Scenes

Art history • 7 minutes read
It is therefore interesting to highlight how the influence of the iconic subjects of Flemish art extends to the present day, inspiring contemporary artists on ArtMajeur who reinterpret these traditional genres with new visual languages.

Karas Gleb: Sensual realism in the heart of Berlin

Artist Portrait • 3 minutes read
Karas Gleb, a Berlin-based painter of Ukrainian descent, restores realism to its former glory by sublimating everyday scenes with remarkable mastery. His work, both intimate and elegant, captivates with its technical precision and warm atmosphere.

Where Do We Find Fish in Painting?

Fishes • 8 minutes read
Following a figurative discourse with a rather traditional character, the pictorial subject of fish primarily appears in three instances: within genre scenes, where it thrives in the context of the market; in still lifes, accompanied by flowers, fruits, etc.; in landscapes...

Top 10: Still Life

Still life • 12 minutes read
Let's get straight to the point: when you read about still life on the web, you'll be able to find examples from Hellenistic, Roman, Medieval, and Renaissance periods. They are characterized by the predominant depiction of inanimate subjects, both natural and artificial...

Edward Weston

Edward Weston • 30 minutes read
Edward Henry Weston (1886-1958) , an American photographer of the 20th century, is often hailed as a pioneering and influential figure in the field...

Top 10: Still life with flowers

Flower • 12 minutes read
My ranking of still lifes with flowers brings together all those, which, in my opinion, have been the most iconic and "commercial" works of the aforementioned genre, which I have arranged within a narrative in descending order, aimed at culminating in the symbol par excellence of the subject...

Food in art

Raphael • 6 minutes read
Christmas is getting closer and closer, and with it, also the big binges! In the figurative arts, the association between food and art has lasted for centuries, so much so that the most famous artists of all time, including Raphael, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Giorgio Morandi and Renato Guttuso, have not spared themselves from facing this topical...

Top 5 Most Famous Still Life Paintings in Art History

Top lists • 7 minutes read
Some are known for their beauty, some are famous for their mysteries, and some for the anecdotes that gravitate around it. Today, quick overview of still lifes through the ages: from fruit bowls to vegetable baskets, from bald skulls to flowering vases, you might be surprised!  

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