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So, here is the final verdict on your preferences in art:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Style: realism<\/strong><\/p>\n

Genre: still life<\/strong><\/p>\n

What can be unusual about a still life piece? You always seem to stare at some flowers, dishes, or other daily use articles. So how can a realist still life painting<\/strong> differ from that of a, say, impressionist? Both feature the same objects, so the difference lies in the artistic devices and techniques: drawing, color, composition and brushwork. Realist still life paintings are as credible and true-to-life as it gets. There is no priority of color over the drawing, no prevalence of the brown over other colours characteristic of romanticism. The objects are laid out naturally rather than according to some standard rules as in classicism<\/a><\/strong><\/span>; and they are not scattered in an extravagant and dramatic manner as in romanticism<\/a><\/strong><\/span> or in a free careless way as in impressionism<\/a><\/strong><\/span>. Well, the cubist<\/a><\/strong><\/span> and expressionist<\/a><\/strong><\/span> still life paintings differ in a way that does not need to be explained))) Artistic devices and techinicalities aside, while analyzing a realist still life you should also grasp its expressive quality, the subtle meaning. \u00a0A realist artist depicts the TYPE rather than an individual object or a person. It becomes evident if you compare a still life painting belonging to a realist and, say, impressionist. An impressionist painting will be light, vibrant and ethereal \u2013 just fragile enough to remind you of the evanescence of life and the value of a unique fleeting moment. A realist, on the other hand, shall use the objects on the canvas to perform a surgery on reality, to examine it and single out the general life patterns and trends, the peculiarities of a certain lifestyle in question, the outlook of a certain TYPE of people. <\/div>
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A person who prefers realist still lifes<\/strong> is more of an analyst than an admirer. It\u2019s a Sherlock Holmes \/ Miss Marple scrutinizing life behind the painting. The translucent beauty of a fading rose petal is lost on him \u2013 but he will definitely count the number of flowers in the bouquet and cross-reference it with the traditions in the respective country to see whether the bouquet is an attribute of a jolly event or a mourning ritual; he will notice the water left in the vase and the stage of withering away to see how long the flowers have been sitting there and what the occasion is. After that he\/she will define the marital status of the master of the house – the tablecloth and a cup will be enough for that purpose.\u00a0This person is highly observant, attentive to detail to the point of pedanticity, inclined to analysis and deduction rather than intuition \u2013 no chance of walking in the clouds and day-dreaming. He is always two steps ahead, he reads people like a book and never rushes to judge people on first acquaintance. He will consider all parameters before making a decision. He likes comfort and convenience, and a rational approach to home-making. He will never stuff the house with souvenirs for the dust to cloak \u2013 instead he will furnish and equip his home with every high-tech, robust and solid thing that will save him time and effort. For that matter he is great at picking gifts \u2013 he always feels what\u2019s right and necessary for a certain person under the circumstances. He is a good family guy, and a most reliable employee.<\/p>\n

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Take a step back<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n

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