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Mannerism
01
an exaggerated gesture, speech pattern, or style intended to create an effect or impression
Examples
She exaggerated the hand gestures as a mannerism for comedic effect.
The director encouraged mannerisms that highlighted the absurdity of the scene.
02
a distinctive style, behavior, or way of doing things that is characteristic of a particular individual, group, or period
Examples
The artist 's mannerism was evident in the exaggerated proportions and elongated figures present in many of his paintings.
John 's mannerism of twirling his hair when deep in thought became a recognizable trait among his friends.
03
a European style of art in the late 16th century characterized by hyper-idealization and distorted human forms
Examples
The painting exhibited at the museum exemplified the mannerism style, with elongated figures and exaggerated poses creating a sense of drama and tension.
Mannerism emerged as a reaction against the harmony and balance of the High Renaissance, embracing complexity and ambiguity in both form and content.
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