Still life

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Still life is a genre of art that focuses on depicting inanimate objects, such as flowers, fruit, household items, and other everyday objects. The genre can be traced back to ancient Egypt and Greece, and has been popular throughout Western art history. Still life paintings can be used to explore a wide range of themes and ideas, including the transience of life, the beauty of everyday objects, and the relationship between humans and the natural world.