Living pictures is a term that refers to still images made to look like they are alive or in motion- often used in theater productions. Synonyms for living pictures include tableau vivant, living art, living statue, frozen motion, and tableaux. A tableau vivant is a static scene in which actors depict a scene through costume, makeup, and body positioning, ideally producing the illusion of a picture brought to life. A living statue sees an actor posing as a statue or sculpture but searching or moving around when someone approaches them. Additionally, frozen motion refers to a pose that actors maintain, while tableaux is a broader term that encompasses a full range of dramatic poses and arrangements.