Still life as an art genre in its own right refers to a decorated or random arrangement of non-moving objects such as fruits, flowers, fish, objects of everyday life, hunting utensils, and more. Typically, still lifes are composed thematically and aesthetically.
Although still lifes probably existed at all times of artistic epochs, the art form did not establish itself as an independent genre until the 17th century. Depicting natural objects and everyday objects in their pristine beauty was the origin of this art form, however, still life also developed into a messenger of coded and often morally tinged statements in the composition and depiction of objects.
In later periods, the decorative character of the still life dominated and with the increasing demand for decorative art and the commercialization of the decorative arts, the still life became a popular and common decorative object in middle-class homes.
The opulent design of so-called splendid still lifes at the end of the 17th and beginning of the 18th century marked the peak of this art form and also the final phase of the baroque still life. At this time, due to the high esteem in which this art form was held, some artists were able to rise to become highly paid court painters who received high recognition for their art. However, also less favored artists it became possible, due to the popularity of this form of representation, through markets, merchants, bookstores and from their studio to build up an often flourishing arts and crafts.
After a waning of enthusiasm for still life during the 18th century, still life experienced renewed attention in the 19th and 20th centuries and was revived by well-known artists of their time, such as Paul Cézanne, Georges Braque, and Max Beckmann. It thus established itself as an enduring art genre in the art Olympus across a wide variety of eras and art styles, and continues to find new forms of representation in ever-changing art movements.
Find with us a wide selection of impressive and beautiful still life compositions from different eras in the highest quality art prints. Have fun browsing !
Still Life
Still life as an art genre in its own right refers to a decorated or random arrangement of non-moving objects such as fruits, flowers, fish, objects of everyday life, hunting utensils, and more. Typically, still lifes are composed thematically and aesthetically.
Although still lifes probably existed at all times of artistic epochs, the art form did not establish itself as an independent genre until the 17th century. Depicting natural objects and everyday objects in their pristine beauty was the origin of this art form, however, still life also developed into a messenger of coded and often morally tinged statements in the composition and depiction of objects.
In later periods, the decorative character of the still life dominated and with the increasing demand for decorative art and the commercialization of the decorative arts, the still life became a popular and common decorative object in middle-class homes.
The opulent design of so-called splendid still lifes at the end of the 17th and beginning of the 18th century marked the peak of this art form and also the final phase of the baroque still life. At this time, due to the high esteem in which this art form was held, some artists were able to rise to become highly paid court painters who received high recognition for their art. However, also less favored artists it became possible, due to the popularity of this form of representation, through markets, merchants, bookstores and from their studio to build up an often flourishing arts and crafts.
After a waning of enthusiasm for still life during the 18th century, still life experienced renewed attention in the 19th and 20th centuries and was revived by well-known artists of their time, such as Paul Cézanne, Georges Braque, and Max Beckmann. It thus established itself as an enduring art genre in the art Olympus across a wide variety of eras and art styles, and continues to find new forms of representation in ever-changing art movements.
Find with us a wide selection of impressive and beautiful still life compositions from different eras in the highest quality art prints. Have fun browsing !
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Service was provided in connection with artwork which was not available on the website. The people at Meisterdrucke managed to trace the artwork and make a high quality reproduction as promised.
I ordered After the Deluge print which had an additional frame included in the print which I wanted removed. Julia was incredibly helpful and the end result was perfect, thank you.
Leider habe ich bei der Bestellung zwei Fehler gemacht: erstens hatte ich icht auf die TGiefe des Rahmens geachtet und zweitens habe ich nicht bedacht, das mein Motiv „Die Toteninsel“ von Böcklin in einem relativ großem Format viel zu dunkel wird. Am COmputerbildschrim kann man das schlecht einschätzen. Das ist nur als Ratschlag für an...
Toller Konfigurator online, so dass man eine gute Vorstellung vom gewünschten Bild mit gewünschtem Rahmen erhält. Bild hat eine tolle Qualität und wurde sehr gut verpackt und ist entsprechend unbeschadet angekommen!
Toller Kundendienst, der mich von sich aus kontaktiert hat, da es noch eine bessere Vorlage zu meiner Auswahl gab. Qualität des Drucks auch sehr gut, auch wenn ich kein Experte bin.
Perfekte Reproduktion zweier impressionistischer Gemälde einschließlich Rahmung, Alles äußerst hochwertig und insgesamt sehr professionell abgewickelt. Uneingeschränkt empfehlenswert!
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ich habe schon mehrer Drucke bestellte und meist auch rahmen lassen. Das Ergebnis war immer seht gut und die Bildqualität sah meist um einiges besser als in der Vorschau aus (da irritiert die Vorschau bei manchen Gemälden). Auch die Rahmen und die Qualität der Arbeit war bis jetzt immer top! Ein einziges mal geb es einen Mangel, der ab...
Dir Qualität lässt keine Wünsche offen. Selbst Lieferung und nicht zuletzt die Verpackung sind absolut top. Ich werde bei Bedarf garantiert wieder bestellen.
Die Auswahl an Kunstwerken ist beeindruckend. Der Konfigurator und die Vielzahl an Optionen lässt keine Wünsche offen. Der Kontakt zu den Mitarbeiterinnen war überaus freundlich und kompetent. Und das finale Bild ist einfach traumhaft. Man muss schon sehr genau hinschauen um zu sehen dass es ein Druck ist. Wir überlegen schon, was wi...
Die Drucke waren super, genau wie abgebildet und die Lieferung war zügig und auch gut und sicher verpackt . Wir waren durchweg zufrieden. Besser geht's nicht....
Personalizing your art print at Meisterdrucke is a simple and intuitive process that allows you to design an artwork exactly to your specifications: Choose a frame, determine the image size, decide on a printing medium, and add suitable glazing or a stretcher frame. We also offer customization options such as mats, fillets, and spacers. Our customer service is available to help you design your perfect artwork.
At Meisterdrucke, you have the fascinating option to visualize the artwork you configured directly in your own space. For a tailored preview, simply upload a photo of your room and let the artwork appear on it. If you visit us via a mobile device, be it a phone or tablet, our augmented reality feature brings the image to life and seamlessly projects it into your space. An experience that uniquely combines art and technology.
Choosing the medium is often a matter of personal taste. To give you a clearer idea, we have provided some images for each medium. For a holistic experience, we also offer you a sample set of all paper variants so you can make a decision not just visually but also haptically. You can take advantage of the sample set free of charge – only the shipping costs will apply. You can order the sample set directly.
Do not worry. At Meisterdrucke, we do not proceed mechanically. We manually review each order. If there are any inconsistencies or peculiarities in the configuration, we will immediately contact you. Of course, our courteous and patient support is always at your side to assist you with the configuration. Together with you, we adjust your image by phone or email so that the final result exactly meets your expectations.
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