Still life has evolved in a very large way since it start for example its grown in detail and techniques. An example of this would be in the early 17th century many still life artist painted such things as baskets of fruit, bouquets of flowers and other scenes with food. Although still life might not be as out there and wild as other art styles it still holds relevance today. Still life is an art form i think every artist should know the basics of adding knowing how to add key details and bring paintings to life is an important skill.