Is there an obvious story, or is it more symbolic? Originally used in religious rituals, it was first developed into a theatre technique by the ancient greeks. Around 300 b. c. , the tableau was used to show Ò€¦

A group of silent, motionless figures used to represent a scene, theme, or abstract idea (e. g. , peace, joy), or an important moment in a narrative. Tableaux may be presented as stand-alone images to Ò€¦ Tableau paintings were natural and true to life, and had the effect of walling off the observer from the drama taking place, transfixing the viewer like never before.