Mannerism / Late Renaissance

Late Renaissance

typically refers to the architectural period following the High Renaissance (early 16th century), characterized by a shift from the harmonious proportions of the High Renaissance to more complex and ornamented designs. This period is marked by increasing artistic experimentation and innovation.

Mannerism / Late Renaissance

c. 1520

Mannerism architecture

which flourished between the late Renaissance (1520s) and the rise of Baroque in the early 17th century, is distinguished by its exaggeration of Renaissance forms, use of illusion and distorted proportions, and deliberate departure from the High Renaissance's classical harmony and balance.

Mannerist architects

attempted to push and play with architectural conventions, resulting in designs that were frequently complicated, unique, and purposely ambiguous.

Uffizi Gallery (Florence) by Giorgio Vasari

Basilica Palladiana by Andrea Palladio

Villa Farnese 1559–1573 by Giacomo Barozzi da Vignola

Palazzo del Te 1524-1534 by Giulio Romano

The Fall of the Giants (1532-1534) by Giulio Romano,

Laurentian Library 1524-1571 by Michelangelo

PROMINENT EXAMPLES OF LATE MANNERISM

Vasari's Uffizi

(completed in the 1580s) features a long, narrow courtyard and uses perspective to enhance the sense of depth. The architectural details are tighter and more elaborate, moving toward the ornamental style typical of Mannerism.

Andrea Palladio

He was an Italian Renaissance architect active in the Venetian Republic. He was influenced by Roman and Greek architecture, primarily Vitruvius, is widely considered to be one of the most influential individuals in the history of architecture.

Andrea Palladio

One of the most significant Renaissance architects, ____ was renowned for his harmonious, proportional, and classically inspired architectural designs.

Palladian

Andrea Palladio created a style of architecture known as ______ architecture, which has influenced Western architecture for a long time and inspired structures in Europe, the Americas, and beyond. His works are mostly located in the Veneto area of Italy.

Basilica Palladiana 1549

The building housed Vicenza’s government offices and served as a meeting place for the town council, making it both a civic and architectural landmark. The most notable feature of the edifice is the loggia, which shows one of the first examples of what have come to be known as the Palladian window, designed by a young Andrea Palladio, whose work in architecture was to have a significant effect on the field during the Renaissance and later periods. Palladio added his signature serliana (or Palladian window), a repeated series of large, graceful arches flanked by smaller openings. This pattern creates a rhythmic, harmonious facade.

Villa Farnese

with its pentagonal layout and circular courtyard, is a prime example of Late Renaissance geometry and ornamental design, emphasizing control over complex architectural space. Designed as both a fortress and a luxurious residence, _______ showcases Vignola's mastery of geometry and space. The pentagonal layout with a circular courtyard demonstrates a complex play of geometric forms. The grand staircase (Scala Regia) is another example of Vignola’s innovative approach to space, with columns tapering as they rise, creating a dramatic effect.

Giulio Pippi

also known as Giulio Romano and Jules Romain was born in Rome and he began his career there as a young assistant to the leading painter and architect Raphael. He was an Italian Renaissance painter and architect. He was a pupil of Raphael, and his stylistic deviations from High Renaissance classicism help define the sixteenth

Palazzo del Te

was constructed 1524–34 for Federico II Gonzaga, Marquess of Mantua, as a palace of leisure. One of the most famous Mannerist buildings, the ______ plays with classical conventions. The building's facade features columns and pediments that appear misaligned, and stone blocks seem to be slipping out of place.

The Fall of the Giants

Inside, the Sala dei Giganti (Room of the Giants) contains frescoes "The Fall of the Giants (1532–1534)" is a fresco by the Italian Renaissance artist Giulio Romano that create the illusion of crumbling walls, drawing viewers into the narrative scene.

Laurentian Library

The library is attached to the Basilica of San Lorenzo, a church closely tied to the Medici family. A historic library in Florence, Italy, containing more than 11,000 manuscripts and 4,500 early printed books. Michelangelo–often considered a key figure in the transition from the High Renaissance to Mannerism, designed the Laurentian Library with deliberately awkward proportions. The staircase leading up to the reading room is a dramatic focal point. It is wide, divided into three flights (two narrow side flights and a central, broader one), and features flowing, almost liquid

Uffizi Gallery

Basilica Palladiana

Villa Farnese

Palazzo del Te

The Fall of the Giants

Laurentian Library

CASCADE

 Palazzo del Te

Villa Farnese

Villa Farnese

Uffizi Gallery

Basilica Palladiana