Describe the typical characteristics of Mannerism. Use Pontormo's work to explain the ways these characteristics appear
What will be an ideal response?
Essay responses should include these points:
The painting has an ambiguous composition as the figures seem to float in mid-air with no particular setting.
Some figures press forward into the viewer's space.
Odd poses and drastic shifts in scale charge the scene emotionally.
A Mannerist color scheme was used, creating an odd juxtaposition between baby blue and pink with olive green, yellow, and scarlet.
Mannerism developed into an anti-Classical movement in which artificiality, grace, and elegance took priority over the ordered balance and lifelike references that were hallmarks of High Renaissance art.
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directions:
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having spent time in prison.
a. True b. False
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A. participate directly in the service B. stay awake during long sermons C. learn new music D. All answers are correct.