Mannerism was a period of European art from 1520-1580 that emerged after the High Renaissance. It placed value on intricate and unnatural poses with elongated figures and stylized features. Notable Mannerist artists included Parmigianino, Tintoretto, Pontormo, Rosso Fiorentino, and Jacopo Pontormo. Their works emphasized artificial qualities over naturalism and sophisticated intellectualism over restraint.