Definition of Mannerism
Mannerism
man·ner·ism
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(noun)
a particular characteristic of someone's behavior, such as a gesture or a way (manner) of speaking, especially one that they do habitually without being aware of it;
e.g. I recognized his mannerism of tossing his head as he spoke.
(noun)
an excessive or exaggerated use of a particular manner or style, especially in an artistic medium, and often in a way that is self-conscious or artificial;
e.g. She was told that the mannerism in her singing was ruining her vocal cords.
(noun)
a style of art in 16th century Europe, characterized by bright colors, elongated human figures, and unusual choices of spatial arrangement and scale/perspective (often used as "Mannerism");
e.g. His work is one of the best examples of Mannerism in paintings.
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