A minimalist still life features a variety of Italian pasta shapes on a dark background. This close-up showcases the intricate textures and forms of traditional Italian pasta, including spaghetti, fusilli, farfalle, and other classic types. The carefully arranged composition emphasizes the elegance and versatility of pasta, a symbol of Italian culinary tradition, in San Ferdinando di Puglia, Italy, on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Matteo Della Torre/NurPhoto) (Photo by Matteo Della Torre / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)