What is another word for nature mortes?
Pronunciation: [nˈe͡ɪt͡ʃə mˈɔːts] (IPA) 
Nature mortes is a French term used to refer to still life paintings. These paintings depict inanimate objects like food, flowers, or household objects. While nature mortes might seem like a specific art genre, it has synonyms that connect it with similar, but sometimes different forms of still life paintings. The term "vanitas" is used to describe still life paintings that are symbolic in nature and involve objects that have metaphysical or religious meanings. Another term used synonymously with nature mortes is "bodegon," which is the Spanish word for still life paintings that depict fruits, vegetables, and other objects commonly found in marketplaces. Other related terms include "photo-realistic still lifes" and "barren still lifes".
