Best mannerism art books

Mannerism in Art

Manners are very important for us, table manners and dining manners evolved during the High Renaissance. Now, we should know what mannerism is in Art. Mannerism is the artistic depiction of something different from reality. It requires innovation and a little invention to give a personal touch to the painting and sculpture.  Mannerism is the art of sculpting and it was modern renaissance art and many other artists, who have shown their work beautifully. El Greco Mannerism and Torrentino’s Mannerism changed the face of mannerism art.

Mannerism in Painting

Mannerist artists evolved a style that was characterised by artificiality. The figures in famous mannerist paintings have graceful, but elongated limbs, small heads and stylised features. Their poses seemed difficult, yet are artistic. Mannerist art developing in the High Renaissance was expressive and they generally depicted nature.

Famous Mannerist Paintings

Parradiso is one of the most astonishing works of art ever created. It was the largest canvas painting ever created. It was painted by Tintoretto depicting religious scenes in an overall composition that resembled heaven. Human figurines were depicted with elements of nature.  Mannneritsts also depicted an extreme palette of colours and the attention to light and dark was clearly given.

Books on Mannerism Style

Here are some mannerist style books which depicted Mannerism artwork:

1. The Encyclopedia of Italian Renaissance and Mannerism Art:  These two volumes cover the major artistic developments in Italy from 1300 to 1600, a period that marks the development of the Renaissance of the humanistic spirit of classical antiquity.  It is the period in which all the famous mannerist artists were active.  This book starts with Gothic artists such as Giotto, the biographies trace new modes of scientific naturalism to new modes of artistic expression and this book covers all periods of the Renaissance, Early, Middle and High, also called Mannerist period.  Besides, biographies on all types of artists from painters, illuminators and important art forms, during the Renaissance and Mannerist periods.
2. Social History of Art Volume 2: Renaissance, Mannerism, Europe: This book was first published in 1951.  This book presents an account of the development and meaning of art, through its origins in the stone age through the Film age.  Exploring the interaction between art and society.  Hauser effectively details historical and social movements and the frameworks in which visual art is produced. Jonathan Harris stresses the importance of art mannerism to identify major themes and questions.
3. Mannerism in Italian Museums:   Alexandra Biggi Lotti and Giuolo Zavatta are noted historians and authors, who organised events, conferences and exhibitions in Italy.  It is the most controversial style of the Renaissance Period. This book takes you on a journey of art galleries, museums and places of worship, as well as looking for forgotten masterpieces of mannerism.  Mannerism developed in the later years of the High Renaissance and this book has offered insight into the period of Mannerism and brings to light forgotten Mannerism artworks.
4. Italian Frescoes: The High Renaissance and Mannerism:  The High Renaissance to the Early Baroque presents twenty-two fresco styles that include Mannerism artworks by Raphael, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, Andrea del Sarto, Parmagiano and other artists are, still visible on the walls and ceilings of palaces and churches from Venneto. The author presented such sites as the Sistine Chapel in Rome and other such sites in Mantua. Essays are also mentioned on the aspects and forms of fresco paintings in the Mannerism period.
5. Fantastic Gothic and Renaissance Ornament:  This book depicts dancing beasts and legends from all periods of the Renaissance, High, Early Renaissance.  These designs are steeped in religion and fantasy and the illustrations will serve as a source of information for art History students.

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