Mannerist

usgb/ˈmænərɪst/
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An artist who follows the tendencies of Mannerism, a style in European art that emerged in the later years of the Italian High Renaissance.

Sofia, a known mannerist, drew yet another piece full of elegance and artificial complexity.
Visual representation of "mannerist" - An artist who follows the tendencies of Mannerism, a style in European art that emerged in the later years of the Italian High Renaissance.

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  • mannerist painter
  • mannerist sculpture

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I admire the complexity of mannerist art pieces.
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'Mannerist' is not used for contemporary artists who simply have an elaborate style.

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Michelangelo's later work can be considered mannerist.
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Studying the works of El Greco, you see a master mannerist at work.
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