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Different art movements and styles go out and in of fashion. Art critics don’t consider still life painting modern at the present time but it is known as an influential art form.

Artists have always strove to get models or to have enough light to color landscapes. It was popular in western art from the 17th century, particularly in France, Italy and Holland. Dutch artists were particularly skilled in this art form, being forbidden from painting non secular iconography.

The 19th century was a golden period for artists who needed to experiment with Still Life painting. It appears tame to modern studio visitors today, but the work of Impressionists and Post-Impressionists surprised both the general public and critics when they were first exhibited. Unfortunately, he did not see success in his lifetime but the painting set new records when it was sold at auction and is now thought to be a masterwork.

Paul Czanne was another artist who had a particularly individual style and is frequently known as the godfather of modern art. His still life’s were experiments into some kind of perspective and the artist deformed point of view to suit his creative vision. These earlier artists laid the base for what would be known as Cubism.

Developed by Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque, this way of taking a look at the world thru geometry frequently used Still Life painting as a technique of expression. Juan Gris was another exponent of the form. Again, purists threw their arms up in denial as the style was given a make over. The Pop Artists of the 1960s also took to the form, leading to cultural landmarks like Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans.