Still Life

by Erika Langmuir

Book Overview

In this guide, Erika Langmuir examines the fascination of still life and what distinguishes it from other categories of painting. She discusses its evolution from the trompe l'oeil wall paintings of Ancient Rome, through its revival in the age of Caravaggio, and again in the works of Picasso.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1857099613
• ISBN13: 9781857099614
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: National Gallery Publications
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.