Mannerism is one of the strangest movements in the history of art. Emerging in 16th-century Italy, artists such as Parmigianino and Pontormo created provocative works that departed from the classical ideals of the Renaissance. But what distinguishes a mannerist work, and how can you identify it? Dr Richard Stemp tells us the five things we need to know.
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