Art History 4.1.2

Art movement characterized by distortion, daring color, unbalanced compositions and emotional expressions. It was developed between 1520 and 1600 in reaction to the serenity of the Renaissance

• Mannerism

• Modernism

• Renaissance

Which principles of the Renaissance did the Mannerists break from in their art?

check all that apply

• balance

• unity

• proportion

• religious themes

What techniques did Mannerists use to emphasize grace and drama?

• distorted, elongated figures

• perfect proportion and aerial perspective

• no landscape or background

• emphasis on figures and events

which of the following is NOT a Mannerist painter?

• Tintoretto

• El Greco

• Da Pontormo

• Parmigianino

• All are Mannerist painters

What are some elements of Parmigianino's Madonna with the Long Neck that reflect Mannerist style?

• Her neck, fingers, and hands are elongated as it the body of Christ

• The curve of the Madonna's neck is exaggerated

• The composition is not balance, most of the figures are on the left half, disrupting sense of balance and symmetry

• perfect symmetry is present in the painting

How does El Greco create emotion, drama, and unease in his paintings?

• Wavy brush strokes

• vibrant shocking colors

• uneasy figures not firmly grounded on land

• restful pastel hues

What could Mannerist painters achieve by not using aerial perspective?

• the background would always be smaller than the foreground and not as impactful

• The background could be just as large, colorful and as impactful as the foreground

• decreased emphasis on the value of their work

Who was the Italian Mannerist painter who painted Madonna with the Long Neck?

• Jacopo Tintoretto

• Parmigianino

• El Greco

Who was the Mannerist Painter from Venice particularly influenced by Venetian color and drama and painted this work?

• Parmigianino

• Jacopo Tintoretto

• El Greco

Who was the Greek painter known for his dramatic paintings and elongated figures. He spent most of his career in Renaissance Spain.

The Vision of Saint John is one of his major works

• Jacopo da Pontormo

• Jacopo Tintoretto

• El Greco

• Parmigianino