Mannerism

Began in Florence and Rome,

Seen as artistic expression of unsettled political and religious conditions in Europe

• Marten Luther’s 95 Theses, 1517
• Raphael’s death, 1520
• Sack of Rome, 1527

Patrons: Cosimo I (Medici) of Florence; Francis I of France

Elegant and intriguing art created for

Longer bodies, crowded groups, distortion