the final years of renaissance
In the final years of the XVI Century, the masters of the Renaissance had all died. In fact, the beginning of this period is considered to start, since the moment Raphael died until the beginning of Baroque. Mannerism also represents Renaissance art going out, but with extreme representations of the techniques and elements acquired in the Cinquecento. Artists had gained lots of technical knowledge during the Renaissance, such as the use of oil paints and perspective.
painting"While technically masterful, Mannerist compositions were full of clashing colors, disquieting figures with abnormally elongated limbs, (often torturous-looking) emotion and bizarre themes that combined Classicism, Christianity and mythology."
(About.com History Basics on Italian Mannerism - 16th Century. Retrieved from http://arthistory.about.com/cs/arthistory10one/a/late_ren.htm on October 4th. 2012) Some important artists of this period are:
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sculptureThe sculptures of this period were very much influenced by the mastery of Michelangelo, who else. By this time, they knew hot to treat movement, human figure, emotions and strength. We can consider as the great artist of this period to:
Get into the web link about Mannerism. Then, search for one art piece that you like the most. Add the basic information writing:
You can review the power point presentation about the whole Renaissance period.
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