Mannerism in Art

What does the term 'maniera' mean in Italian?

Where did Mannerism originate?

What did Mannerist artists emphasize in their work?

How did Mannerist artists portray human figures in their artwork?

What type of perspective did Mannerist paintings typically use?

Who created the artwork 'Madonna with Long Neck'?

What is the origin of the word 'Baroque'?

What artistic theme is prominent in the Baroque period?

What technique is used to achieve chiaroscuro in Baroque paintings?

Who designed the San Carlo alla Quattro Fontane, experimenting with complex geometric designs?

Which country is known for its distinct style of Rococo art characterized by elaborate artworks aimed to please rather than instruct?

Who is considered the Father of Rococo Art?

What type of room was a major innovation in Rococo architecture for entertaining guests?

Which composer is not associated with Baroque music?

'Chiaroscuro' in painting is achieved by contrasting which elements?

What does the term 'rocaille' mean in relation to Rococo art?

Mannerism

'Maniera' in Italian translates to 'manner' or 'style'.
Mannerism originated in Italy during the late 1520s and early 1530s as a reaction against the High Renaissance.
Mannerist artists emphasized artificiality, elegance, and emotional intensity in their work.
They often elongated figures, contorted poses, and distorted proportions to create a sense of unease and drama.
Mannerist paintings typically used a complex system of perspective called 'worm's eye view', where the viewer feels as if they are looking up at the scene.
'Madonna with Long Neck' (c. 1534) was painted by Parmigianino.

Baroque

'Baroque' originates from the Portuguese word 'barroco', meaning 'irregular pearl'.
Baroque art is characterized by grandiosity, drama, and theatricality.
The artistic theme of 'theatrical' is prominent in the Baroque period, with paintings often depicting scenes of religious fervor, violence or triumph.
Baroque artists used the technique of chiaroscuro, which is the use of light and shadow to create dramatic effects.
Francesco Borromini designed the San Carlo alla Quattro Fontane, known for its complex geometric designs that break away from Renaissance simplicity.

Rococo

Rococo art, particularly prevalent in France, is characterized by elaborate, elegant designs and a focus on pleasure and amusement rather than moral instruction.
Rococo originated in early 18th-century France and characterized by ornate decorations and pastel colors.
Jean-Antoine Watteau is considered the Father of Rococo Art.
Rococo architecture introduced the 'salon', a large, ornate room designed for entertaining guests.

Baroque Music

Antonio Vivaldi is not associated with Baroque music. He is known for his contributions to the Classical period of music.
'Chiaroscuro' in painting is achieved by contrasting light and dark elements.

Rococo Art

'Rocaille' is a term used to describe the ornate, curvilinear ornamentation that is characteristic of Rococo art.

Test your knowledge about the art movement known as Mannerism, which emerged as a 'Late Renaissance' style in Florence, Italy. Explore the stylized and exaggerated approach in painting and sculpture, as well as the individualistic vision of Mannerist artists.