Mannerism

Question 1

Inspiration and factors of Mannerism

Answer 1

While high renaissance was inspired by nature and people, Mannerism was observing art.

Idealized, artificial, slightly distorted

1. Compressed space - no longer 3D
2. Bodies that are frozen in artful yet impossible positions
3. Affectation with sinners / Craziness
4. Rejection of principles of high renaissance in terms of rationality

(1520-1600)

Question 2

Answer 2

Parmigianino self portrait in convex mirror

Question 3

Answer 3

Madonna and Child

Parmigianino

Commissioned by Elena Baiardi

Elongated neck, odd proportions, strange connection of bones to body

Children don’t fit in the space, weird leg that doesn’t rationally attach to anyone

Incomplete column

Question 4

Agnolo Firenzuola

Answer 4

“On the Beauty of Women” book
Idea that a perfect woman can be created by combining best features of various women.

Question 5

Answer 5

Entombment of Christ
Pontormo