still-life
Translation
still life
Examples
She is famous for her beautiful still-life paintings.
She is famous for her beautiful still life paintings.
The art class is learning to draw a still-life.
The art class is learning to draw a still life.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) still-life a painting of inanimate objects She painted a beautiful still-life of flowers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nature morte (French term)
Etymology
A compound of 'still' (not moving) and 'life' (objects from life). It's a direct translation from the Dutch 'stilleven'.
Memory Tips
Picture a bowl of fruit that is 'still' (not moving) but represents 'life'.