Mannerism: Art amid the Catholic Reformation
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This document discusses the artistic style known as Mannerism that emerged in Italy in the early 1500s and lasted until around 1580. Some key aspects of Mannerism included elongated physical features in figures, multiple vanishing points, and more abstract incorporation of additional elements in works. Examples are given of prominent Mannerist artists like Michelangelo, Parmigianino, El Greco, Cellini, and Tintoretto and their works during this period.
Mannerism: Art amid the Catholic Reformation
- 1. Humanities II Dr. Vandiver August 27, 2012
- 2. from Italian maniera, meaning “style” It emerged in Italy from the techniques of High Renaissance and was prominent from early 1500s to around 1580. It was a movement toward the style of painting rather than a focus on content. Artists explored psychological aspects of religious content with stronger, bolder elements. Most notable elements: elongated physical features multiple vanishing points more abstract incorporation of additional story elements
- 3. Michelangelo; 1536-1540; fresco Sistine Chapel, Vatican City
- 4. Michelangelo; 1536-1540; fresco Sistine Chapel, Vatican City
- 5. Vatican City The Sistine Chapel was restored from 1984- 1994, including removal of deposits and other elements that were affecting the murals. Before After
- 6. Parmigianino; 1534-1540; oil on panel Uffizi, Florence
- 7. El Greco; 1577-1579; oil on canvas Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain
- 8. El Greco; 1577-1579; oil on canvas (altarpiece) Sacristy of the Cathedral, Toledo, Spain
- 9. El Greco; 1596-1600; oil on canvas Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City
- 10. Cellini; bronze
- 11. Tintoretto; 1592-1594; oil Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice
- 12. Tintoretto; 1592-1594 smoky lighting light originating from halo/lamp mix of angels and humans servants take up one side two vantage points da Vinci; 1498 outdoor lighting Christ centered centered vantage point all activity toward Christ
- 13. What benefits do you think the different aspects of mannerism, such as elongated physical appearance, had on those who saw the art? What makes the mannerism aspects of A View of Toledo by El Greco unique when capturing landscape instead of figures? When comparing The Last Supper paintings by da Vinci and Tintoretto, which do you think more adequately captures the event? Why? Do you find any similarity between mannerism and the changes in literature amid the Catholic Reformation? If so, what are they? Is mannerism too exaggeratory, or do you think it is closer to capturing the human form than the techniques of the High Renaissance?