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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.
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.
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.
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