NeoImpressionism
Mannerism, an artistic style that emerged in Italy during the High Renaissance, around 1520, and continued until the beginning of the Baroque period, approximately 1600. It is characterized by a deliberate departure from naturalistic depiction, favoring instead exaggeration, artifice, and complexity. Mannerist artists often used elongated figures, unusual perspectives, and intricate compositions to express heightened emotion or intellectual sophistication. The style was popular in both art and architecture, and spread throughout Europe during the 16th century. In many ways, Mannerism can be seen as a precursor to later movements such as Expressionist Art and Modern Art, which also sought to break away from traditional representation and explore new modes of artistic expression.