what is mannerist style
In fine art, the term Mannerism (derived from the Italian word 'maniera' meaning style or stylishness) refers to a style of painting, sculpture and (to a lesser extent) architecture, that emerged in Rome and Florence between 1510 and 1520, during the later years of the High Renaissance.here are two detectable strains of Mannerist painting: Early Mannerism (c.1520-35) is known for its anti-classical, or anti-Renaissance style, which then developed into High Mannerism (c.1535-1580), a more intricate, inward-looking and intellectual style, designed to appeal to more sophisticated patrons.