Mannerism wall Art, canvas prints & paintings
Mannerism fine art prints and canvas prints
Mannerism was an artistic movement that developed in reaction to the rigour of Renaissance rules. Mannerist principles matured within Classicism itself. The notion of a break between the two movements is therefore superficial. Mannerist artists adopted a freer, more expressive approach, playing with proportions, shapes and perspective to create elegant, emotional compositions. They often used contorted poses and complex drapery to express a range of intense and dramatic feelings in their paintings. The colours were rich and vibrant, accentuating the emotional impact of the works. Among the most famous Mannerist painters are Parmigianino, Jacopo Pontormo and Rosso Fiorentino.
Mannerist painting is characterised by its innovative and daring approach. Mannerist artists sought to go beyond the traditional boundaries of art and explore new ways of representing the world. Compositions were often complex, with entangled figures and ambiguous spaces, defying the conventions of the time. The Mannerist movement also paid particular attention to minute detail, delicate textures and subtle plays of light, creating works of striking and mysterious beauty.
famous Mannerism painting artworks
Michelangelo's works bear witness to a form of "proto-Mannerism". Around 1530 - 1534, the artist created the sculpture of the Genius of Victory. This is a group of two figures sculpted in marble. The young man at the top stands in a position of triumph over an older man. The alternation of products produced by the bodies of the two figures is reminiscent of the serpentine figure, one of the foundations of Mannerism. The Transfiguration, a work painted by Raphael in 1520, is considered a major turning point. It marks the turning point towards Mannerism around 1510/1520, and was the last work commissioned from the artist by Julius de' Medici, the future Pope Clement VII. In the lower part of the painting, a woman stands in a sinuous position, taking on a serpentine form. The overall effect is rather artificial: the colours are bright and contrast sharply. Finally, this work bears witness to the beginnings of Mannerism, also known as "anticlassicism".
