[Greek vase painting] In archaeological scholarship, the term Mannerists describes a large group of Attic red-figure vase painters, stylistically linked by their affected painting style. The group comprised more than 15 artists. They preferred to paint column kraters, hydriai and pelikes. They were active from about 480 BC until near the en... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mannerists_(Greek_vase_painting)