Mannerism and Venetian Art in the Renaissance

These flashcards cover key concepts related to Mannerism and significant Venetian artists during the Renaissance period.

Mannerism

A style of European art that emerged in the late Renaissance, characterized by elongated forms and exaggerated poses.

Giovanni Bellini

A Venetian painter known for his contributions to the development of Renaissance painting and his piece 'San Zaccaria Altarpiece' completed in 1505.

Titian

A prominent Venetian painter of the Renaissance known for works such as 'Assumption of the Virgin' (1516-18) and 'Venus of Urbino' (1538).

Giorgione

A Venetian painter known for his mysterious landscapes and mood, particularly in the painting 'The Tempest' (ca. 1510).

Pontormo

An Italian painter known for his works in Mannerism, particularly 'Descent from the Cross' (1525-28).

Impasto

A technique in painting where paint is laid on the canvas thickly, allowing brush or palette knife marks to remain visible, often used by artists like Giorgione.

Renaissance

A cultural movement from the 14th to the 17th century that emphasized art, literature, and humanism in Europe.