Question

Choose one of the following still-life works. Write 1-2 paragraphs that describe the shapes you see when looking closely at the image, and the ways that light, shading, color, line, and detail build on the shapes to give dimension and texture to the image.
Jean-Siméon Chardin, Still Life with Peaches, a Silver Goblet, Grapes, and Walnuts
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Paul Cézanne, Still Life with Fruit Dish

Frida Kahlo, Still Life Parrot

Answer 1

In the work Still Life Parrot the more sharp tip of the parrots wing, beak, and the edges of the watermelon slice contrast nicely with the rest of the shapes in the artwork, which are mostly round and spherical. This makes it more dynamic and interesting to look at. The shading on the fruits, especially on the inside of the orange, help it to appear more 3-dimensional and give it life. The red of the watermelon slice, and some of the other fruits are directly opposite on the color wheel of the green fruits in this still life painting.