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?
Hi Patsy - good word .. thanks - Hilary
ReplyDeleteI like it, Hilary. Not sure if I'll use it, but it's good to have some in reserve.
DeleteNot 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?)
ReplyDeleteNot sure crows would be a good addition to a three bird roast, Alex!
DeleteThe staffage is having a hard time of it in this photo. But he's rock solid!
ReplyDeleteDid you type all that with a stoeny faced expression, Maggie?
DeleteI love crows
ReplyDeleteThey have character, Mac.
DeleteNot familiar with the term pertaining to writing or acting. I thought it was a corporate word for employees.
ReplyDeleteIt might well be, Oscar! Some seem to think of staff that way.
DeleteYup. Now that's a new word for me. A cool word.
ReplyDeleteI hope you get to use it, Crystal.
DeleteI never knew that. Interesting!
ReplyDeleteThat's my plan, Rosemary!
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