FOR centuries “Mannerism” has been a dirty word in the art historian’s book, meaning “in the manner of” —or something akin to copycat. Renaissance enthusiasts use it to describe the painters who, in ...

This exhibition examines the works of artists employed by European courts in the 16th century, such as the Medici in Florence, French royalty at Fontainebleau, and the Holy Roman Imperial courts in ...

Mannerism is as much a term as it is a trend. The word derives from the Italian maniera (style) and traditionally refers to the hyper-sophisticated, courtly art of central Italy dating from about 1520 ...

Art critic Waldemar Januszczak delves into the heart of Mannerism, as he explores the development of the art style, examines its characteristics, and questions what it achieved.

But the Maso, which measures 40 inches wide and nearly 5 feet high, gives the style a more prominent footing in the collection. The tightly composed painting features the virgin St. Catherine of ...

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