Which of the following best describes the main focus of still life painting?

• Landscape views
• Scenes of daily life
• Arrangement of inanimate objects
• Portraits of people

Still life painting gained prominence as an independent genre primarily during the Dutch Golden Age in the 17th century.

Name one of the most symbolic fruits often found in still life paintings to represent mortality or the fleeting nature of life.

• Lemon

Which artist is particularly renowned for his innovative Cubist still lifes, often featuring musical instruments and fragmented forms?

• Paul Cézanne
• Georges Braque
• Vincent van Gogh
• Wassily Kandinsky

All still life paintings are completely realistic and never contain any allegorical or symbolic meanings.

What is the term for a still life painting that employs symbolic objects to reflect on death and the fleeting nature of earthly life? (Hint: Starts with 'v')

• Vanitas

Which of the following painting techniques is closely associated with the hyper-realistic depiction of still life objects, particularly in oil painting?

• Fresco
• Chiaroscuro
• Trompe-l'oeil
• Impasto

The depiction of flowers in still life was often used to showcase a painter's technical skill as well as symbolize beauty and impermanence.

In still life compositions, artists sometimes include exotic items such as imported shells, porcelain, or fruits. What broader cultural or economic aspect do these inclusions often reflect?

• Trade

Which Post-Impressionist painter is known for his still lifes featuring apples, exploring form and color relationships deeply?

• Paul Cézanne
• Henri Matisse
• Edouard Manet
• Henri Rousseau