Question

The 16th Century would see three styles of art; Renaissance, Mannerism, and Baroque. What were

the forces causing the these changes? (Causation)

Answer 1

During the Renaissance, Italian artists found inspiration in the ideal forms and harmonious compositions of classical antiquity. ... Mannerist artists took the principles established during the Renaissance to new extremes, culminating in an aesthetic that put a stylized twist on classicism.