"In [this book], aspiring artists will learn to draw 60 household objects--from furniture to decorative objects, including a . . . wardrobe and a . . . vase of flowers--step by step! A basic review of supplies and an overview of coloring methods round out this . . . introduction to drawing a variety of . . . items from around your home"--Back cover.

This richly detailed film journeys through the epic history of still life painting, featuring a range of delights from the earliest existing mural paintings discovered at Pompeii to the cubist masterpieces of Picasso. Awash with rich imagery of fruit and flowers as well as humble domestic objects, this lively take on the story of still life encompasses the work of some of the genre's greatest artists, from Caravaggio to Cezanne. Still Life is also...