Mannerism
Summary
Artists in this art movement developed their distinctive styles from the observation of nature.
Mannerism works favoured the use of emotion and distortion. The style reflected the anxiety and tension that marked Europe at this time in history.
The term Mannerism is also given to some Late Gothic artists, painting in northern Europe from around 1500 to 1530.
History
Mannerism is a European art movement that became popular between 1520 and 1600.Artists
Mannerism artists include Angelo Bronzino, Alessandro Allori and El Greco |
Artist: El Greco Painting: Self Portrait |
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Artist: El Greco Painting: St John the Evangelist |