What does mannerism mean?
noun
A style or manner of art, literature, or other creative work that is characterized by an emphasis on unusual or unconventional forms, proportions, or other aesthetic elements. A mannerism is also a habitual or characteristic way of doing something.
Example
"The artist's use of exaggerated facial expressions and elongated limbs was a mannerism that became a hallmark of her style."
Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.