Still Life Before Still Life

Still Life Before Still Life

David Ekserdjian

Overview

This richly illustrated book challenges the traditional view of still life as a genre emerging in the early 17th century. Scholar David Ekserdjian traces its roots back to classical antiquity and its gradual re-emergence during the Renaissance. The volume presents a visual anthology of meticulously rendered flowers, fruits, food, and domestic objects found within paintings. It showcases full reproductions of artworks alongside detailed close-ups of their still-life elements.

Who it's for

• Art historians and students interested in the evolution of genres.
• Readers fascinated by Renaissance art and symbolism.
• Collectors and enthusiasts of detailed visual analysis in art books.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 256
• Binding: Hardcover
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Year: 2018
• ISBN: 9780300190175