Question

Mannerist painters expressed emotion in their paintings by

Answer 1

For the Mannerists, innovation and creativity in technique and composition took precedence over the actual subject matter. The realism of earlier Renaissance art gave way to a highly stylized, artificial appearance. Emotion is portrayed through the contorted and unconventional figures and scenes, which demand an intellectual response from the viewer and often create a feeling of tension or anxiety.

Answer 2

For the Mannerists, innovation and creativity in technique and composition took precedence over the actual subject matter. The realism of earlier Renaissance art gave way to a highly stylized, artificial appearance. Emotion is portrayed through the contorted and unconventional figures and scenes, which demand an intellectual response from the viewer and often create a feeling of tension or anxiety.