Compared to various other architectural styles, Renaissance architecture of the 15th and early 16th centuries was rather dull. The core principle during this era was to build structures that were as harmonious as possible. Therefore, symmetry and solidity were core features. The Mannerist era emerged following the High Renaissance in the early 1520s and this …
Mannerism
The High Renaissance ended in the early 1520s and was replaced by a style that dominated the remainder of the 17th century throughout Europe. Mannerism emerged at a period when artists and architects believed that everything had already been accomplished. It’s defined by the aim to surpass the achievements of the Renaissance, and this was …
The 16th century was an important transition period in the history of art. Many young aspiring artists believed that everything in art had already been achieved. You can’t really blame them because Mannerist artists had to walk in the footsteps of the likes of Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Raphael. One of the painters who …
The first two decades of the 16th century marked the High Renaissance, a period in history when multiple talented Renaissance artists produced works of art. Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-1572), better known by his nickname “Bronzino,” was born at the start of it and was surely influenced by painters who worked n his native Florence. The …
When two of the most renowned Renaissance artists in history passed away at the end of the second decade of the 16th century, it transformed the world of art. Mannerism art is also known as the “Late Renaissance” and that’s because Mannerist artists built upon the ideals of the Renaissance period to achieve their artistic …
A little man from Parma was born Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola (1503-1540) but is better known by his nickname Parmigianino. This Mannerist artist is one of the first artists whose career completely fell within this 16th-century art movement also known as the Late Renaissance. The Mannerist paintings he produced are defined by an exaggeration of …
The High Renaissance ended in 1520 with the death of two of the most renowned Renaissance artists, Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519) and Raphael (1483-1520). The period that followed it has been defined as Mannerism, also known as the Late Renaissance. This style emerged in the 1520s, spread all across Europe in the 1530s, and pretty …
If there’s one painting that defines the art movement that emerged in the 16th century following the Renaissance, then this is the one. Mannerist artists exaggerated the harmonious ideals of the Renaissance artists, often resulting in asymmetrical compositions or figures. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most interesting facts about Madonna with …
Because of this 16th-century Mannerist artist, we know exactly what one of the most famous Renaissance artists in history looked like. Daniele da Volterra might not be the best-known name in art history, or even in the period he lived in, but he still produced some remarkable paintings. In this article, you’ll discover some of …
The Early Renaissance gradually evolved in the late 15th and early 16th centuries to a period known as the “High Renaissance.” This was a period when some of the most famous Renaissance artists in history created remarkable paintings and other works of art alongside each other. Just like with most other forms of art, the …