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      Why the still life — an artform that was once put at the bottom of art's hierarchy — has endured | CBC.ca Loaded

      Why the still life — an artform that was once put at the bottom of art's hierarchy — has endured

      October 1, 2020|
      Duration 5:08

      Why the still life — an artform that was once put at the bottom of art's hierarchy — has endured

      • October 1, 2020
      • Arts
      • Duration 5:08

      What's the deal with still life painting? On this edition of Art 101, Professor Lise walks us through the history of this form of painting.

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