Question

which artistic value is least apparent in mannerist paintings?
Refined style
meaningful distortion
elegance
moral message


i think it is meaningful distortion

Answer 1

Yes, I agree.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mannerism#Some_mannerist_examples

Answer 2

acually i think it might be moral message because there isnt any moral message in the paintings

Answer 3

Oh, yes. I misread the instructions, too. "least apparent"

Well, I think the moral messages are there, but I'm not convinced of their elegance or refined style. I think that was the point -- to use distortion in content and perspective and colors, etc., so they would not be considered refined or elegant.

I don't know how to choose between the two of those answers, though!