Mannerism (Style and Civilization)
Mannerism (Style and Civilization) by John Shearman is a reprint edition published by Penguin Books on January 25, 1991. This 224-page book delves into the concept of mannerism, emphasizing its precise meaning during its historical context. Shearman explores the intricate relationship between art, music, literature, and architecture in the sixteenth century, highlighting the elegance and stylistic consciousness that defined the era.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of mannerism as it relates to various artistic expressions, including the works of Bronzino and Benvenuto Cellini. The essay presents a model of breadth and concision, making connections across different disciplines while showcasing the aesthetic values of the time. With its excellent illustrations, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the nuances of artistic style and its cultural implications.
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It is to John Shearman’s credit that he has cut through the detritus of psychological guesswork, shown that the word mannerism has a precise meaning in its own time. Manierismo was the extreme consciousness of elegant style for its own sake, a passion which unites the cold narcissistic nudes of Bronzino, the elaborate chiselling of Benvenuto Cellini’s saltcellar, and the water-games in a duke’s garden. Shearman’s essay ranges across sixteenth-century music, literature, and architecture as well as art: it is a model of breadth and concision. On of the most admirable ventures in British scholarly publishing. Its virtues and the quality of its achievements are known to art historians and deserve to be far more widely acknowledged. Excellent and beautifully illustrated.
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