For Mannerism we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Art, Art Movements, Drama and Sculptural.

Mannerism (Art)

A highly formalized and elegant form of art which came into being in 16th-century Italy. With Mannerism, methodical use of the principles of variety and complexity developed into an extrovert display of artistic virtuosity.

Mannerism (Art Movements)

A mid-16th-century movement, Italian in origin, although El Greco was a major practitioner of the style. The human figure, distorted and elongated, was the most frequent subject.

Mannerism (Drama)

A peculiarity of speech or behavior

Mannerism (Sculptural)

A term sometimes applied to art of late 16th early 17th century Europe, characterized by a dramatic use of space and light and a tendency toward elongated figures.

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