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Depending on the historical account, Mannerism developed between 1510 and 1520 in either Florence, Rome, or both cities.

The early Mannerists in Florence — especially the students of Andrea del Sarto: Jacopo da Pontormo and Rosso Fiorentino — are notable for elongated forms, precariously balanced poses, a collapsed perspective, irrational settings, and theatrical lighting.

Parmigianino ( a student of Correggio ) and Giulio Romano ( Raphael ’ s head assistant ) were moving in similarly stylized aesthetic directions in Rome.

These artists had matured under the influence of the High Renaissance, and their style has been characterized as a reaction or exaggerated extension of it.

Instead of studying nature directly, younger artists began studying Hellenistic sculptures and paintings of masters past.

Therefore, this style is often identified as " anti-classical ”.

yet at the time it was considered a natural progression from the High Renaissance.

The earliest experimental phase of Mannerism, known for its " anti-classical " forms, lasted until about 1540 or 1550.

Marcia B.

Hall, professor of art history at Temple University, notes in her book ' After Raphael ' Raphael's premature death marked the beginning of Mannerism in Rome.