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1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, USA. PMP1@cdc.gov
Emerging Infectious Diseases
|October 30, 2010
Summary
Ancient art featured hyperrealistic food imagery, captivating even birds. This practice expanded significantly during the 17th century across Europe, particularly in still-life paintings.
Area of Science:
- Art History
- Visual Culture Studies
Background:
- The use of realistic food imagery in art dates back to antiquity, as evidenced by ancient Greek and Roman accounts.
- Pliny the Elder's description of Zeuxis's painted grapes illustrates the long-standing potential for art to deceive the senses.
Discussion:
- Food imagery experienced a notable expansion and flourishing during the 17th century.
- This period saw a renewed interest in still-life painting, with artists across Europe engaging with food as a subject.
Key Insights:
- The 17th century marked a significant period for the development and proliferation of food still-life art.
- Artists in the Netherlands, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain actively contributed to this genre.
Outlook:
- Further research could explore the socio-economic factors influencing the rise of still-life painting in the 17th century.
- Comparative analyses of regional styles in 17th-century European food still-life art could yield new insights.
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