1. Exaggerated and elaborate style. 2. Melodramatic figures with contorted poses and poses indicative of strong emotion. 3. A focus on individualism and the self. 4. Non-naturalistic color and light. 5. A sense of imbalance and instability. 6. Use of fragmented and disjointed compositions, often with conflicting elements. 7. Dramatic use of space and exaggerated scale. 8. Use of complex and often unexpected iconography or subject matter. 9. Favoring of symbols, motifs, and allegories over narrative or directly observed figures.