As I can't draw, I'm attempting to illustrate this through photos of a crow. In one he's the central character, the subject - in the other he's really just staffage. See what I mean?
Wednesday, 26 October 2016
Staffage
Staffage is the visual arts equivalent of minor characters in a novel. They're animals or people in the background. Part of the scene, but not the subject.
As I can't draw, I'm attempting to illustrate this through photos of a crow. In one he's the central character, the subject - in the other he's really just staffage. See what I mean?
As I can't draw, I'm attempting to illustrate this through photos of a crow. In one he's the central character, the subject - in the other he's really just staffage. See what I mean?
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Hi Patsy - good word .. thanks - Hilary
Not to be confused with stuffage. Otherwise someone would be sticking him in a turkey. (Can you tell I'm looking forward to our Thanksgiving holiday?)
The staffage is having a hard time of it in this photo. But he's rock solid!
I love crows
Not familiar with the term pertaining to writing or acting. I thought it was a corporate word for employees.
Yup. Now that's a new word for me. A cool word.
I never knew that. Interesting!
I like it, Hilary. Not sure if I'll use it, but it's good to have some in reserve.
Not sure crows would be a good addition to a three bird roast, Alex!
Did you type all that with a stoeny faced expression, Maggie?
They have character, Mac.
It might well be, Oscar! Some seem to think of staff that way.
I hope you get to use it, Crystal.
That's my plan, Rosemary!
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