Definitions for mannerism
ˈmæn əˌrɪz əmman·ner·ism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. idiosyncrasy, foible, mannerismnoun

   a behavioral attribute that is distinctive and peculiar to an individual

2. affectation, mannerism, pose, affectednessnoun

   a deliberate pretense or exaggerated display

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. mannerismnoun

   A group of verbal or other unconscious habitual behaviors peculiar to an individual.

2. mannerismnoun

   Exaggerated or effected style in art, speech, or other behavior.

3. mannerismnoun

   In literature, an ostentatious and unnatural style of the second half of the sixteenth century. In the contemporary criticism, described as a negation of the classicist equilibrium, pre-Baroque, and deforming expressiveness.

4. mannerismnoun

   In fine art, a style that is inspired by previous models, aiming to reproduce subjects in an expressive language.

5. Mannerismnoun

   A style of art developed at the end of the High Renaissance, characterized by the deliberate distortion and exaggeration of perspective and especially the elongation of figures.

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1. Mannerism

   Mannerism, which may also be known as Late Renaissance, is a style in European art that emerged in the later years of the Italian High Renaissance around 1520, spreading by about 1530 and lasting until about the end of the 16th century in Italy, when the Baroque style largely replaced it. Northern Mannerism continued into the early 17th century.Mannerism encompasses a variety of approaches influenced by, and reacting to, the harmonious ideals associated with artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, Vasari, and early Michelangelo. Where High Renaissance art emphasizes proportion, balance, and ideal beauty, Mannerism exaggerates such qualities, often resulting in compositions that are asymmetrical or unnaturally elegant.

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1. Mannerismnoun

   adherence to a peculiar style or manner; a characteristic mode of action, bearing, or treatment, carried to excess, especially in literature or art

2. Etymology: [Cf. F. manirisme.]

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1. Mannerism

   Mannerism is a period of European art that emerged from the later years of the Italian High Renaissance around 1520. It lasted until about 1580 in Italy, when the Baroque style began to replace it, but Northern Mannerism continued into the early 17th century. Stylistically, Mannerism encompasses a variety of approaches influenced by, and reacting to, the harmonious ideals associated with artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael, and early Michelangelo. While High Renaissance explored harmonious ideals, Mannerism wanted to go a step further. Mannerism is notable for its intellectual sophistication as well as its artificial qualities. Mannerism favours compositional tension and instability rather than the balance and clarity of earlier Renaissance painting. Mannerism in literature and music is notable for its highly florid style and intellectual sophistication. The definition of Mannerism, and the phases within it, continues to be the subject of debate among art historians. For example, some scholars have applied the label to certain early modern forms of literature and music of the 16th and 17th centuries. The term is also used to refer to some Late Gothic painters working in northern Europe from about 1500 to 1530, especially the Antwerp Mannerists—a group unrelated to the Italian movement. Mannerism also has been applied by analogy to the Silver Age of Latin literature.

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1. • Peculiarity
   • Pretense

How to pronounce mannerism?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of mannerism in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of mannerism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of mannerism in a Sentence

1. Suzanne Jimenez Diaz:

   He was a normal kid. He was very popular, a very bright student. The other kids liked to play with him. He was good in sports, he was a gentleman. He was sweet. He just had a nice, mellow mannerism to him.

2. Martin Thomas Barrett:

   He was a gentleman. He was sweet. He just had a nice, mellow mannerism to him.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=mannerism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Mannerism
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mannerism
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mannerism
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=mannerism