Mannerism Flashcards
When was Mannerism?
17th Century
What defines Mannerism?
Exaggerated styles, elongated figures, contorted planes.
What did Mannerism revolt against?
Classicism principles.
Who were key scientists of this era?
Galileo (Earth not flat), Newton (gravity).
Who were the major Venetian painters?
Veronese, Titian, Tintoretto.
What is The Descent From The Cross by Jacopo Pantormo known for?
Elongated composition.
What is Madonna of the Long Neck by Parmigianino known for?
Long limbs, disproportionate background.
Who was Venice’s Master of Mannerism?
Tintoretto.
Why was Tintoretto called ‘IL Furioso’?
Energetic painting style.
What is special about Tintoretto’s Last Supper?
Moody lighting, dramatic space.
Who was Rosso Fio?
Painter using color association and themes.
What is Figura Serpentinata?
S-shaped form in Mannerist paintings.
Who was Veronese?
Supreme colorist, used illusionistic decorations.
What is significant about The Marriage Feast at Cana?
Incredible depth, Jesus with halo glow.
Who was Agnolo Bronzio?
Expert in cool Mannerist portraits.
What does Venus, Cupid, Folly and Time depict?
Venus and Cupid’s mistake, folly, and time.
What is Michelangelo’s The Florentine Pieta known for?
Elongated limbs, lack of proportion.
Who was Andrea Palladio?
Greatest 16th-century Italian architect.
What is Villa Rotonda known for?
Symmetrical design, porticos, central dome.
What book did Palladio write?
The Four Books of Architecture.
What are Palladio’s ideal room shapes?
Circle, square, 1:√2, 3:4, 2:3, 3:5, 1:2.
