What does staffage mean?
nounSmall figures or objects in a landscape painting, such as trees, houses, or people, used to add depth and interest. In architecture, a staffage is a small decorative feature, such as a statue or a vase, used to add ornamentation to a building.
Example
"The artist used staffage to create a sense of movement and activity in the landscape painting."
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