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20 pages in length. Giulio Romano, also known as Giulio di Pietro de'Gianuzzi Giulio Pippi, was one of Italy's most prominent mannerist painters. His instrumental existence within the world of art stands out with his presence during the Mannerism Period, a time in Italy that existed between the Renaissance and Baroque periods, heavily assuming an
emotional and stylized imagery primarily directed toward the human figure. Particularly characteristic of the Mannerism Period is that of distorted, exaggerated interpretation coupled with intense color application. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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art stands out with his presence during the Mannerism Period, a time in Italy that existed between the Renaissance and Baroque periods, heavily assuming an emotional and stylized imagery primarily
directed toward the human figure. Particularly characteristic of the Mannerism Period is that of distorted, exaggerated interpretation coupled with intense color application. Romanos fame arrived most significantly after his
mentor, Raphael, passed on. The lessons he learned from the master established Romano as one of Italys premiere artisans, even by todays standards. So famous was his impression
upon the art world that no one has been recognized as being worthy of carrying Raphaels torch other than Raphaels prot?g?, Romano. When one views Romanos inspired paintings, it
may be quite difficult to determine just where Raphaels late works end and Romanos early works begin, inasmuch as they both shared the increasing torsion and tension indicative of Mannerist
artists. Upon Raphaels death in 1520, Romano inherited direction of the masters shop and set out to finish many of his projects. It is from this point forward
that Giulio borrowed from Raphaels plans and established the first statement of Mannerism on a grand scale in Rome. "In 1524, Giulio became court painter and architect for Federigo
Gonzaga, spending the rest of his life in Mantua, where he directed virtually all artistic activity. Giulios most important work is the Palazzo del T?, which he built and
decorated from 1527 to 1534, breaking with the conventions of classical architecture in the same way that he had bent the rules of Italian Renaissance painting with his Mannerist canvases"
(Giulio Romano). Two of his most memorable pieces include The Holy Family and Hercules Resting after Killing the Hydra. In The Holy Family, the artists iconographic tendencies are
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