El Greco (Taschen Basic Art)
Category: Books,Arts & Photography,History & Criticism
El Greco (Taschen Basic Art) Details
Cretan-born painter Domenicos Theotocopoulos, better known by his Spanish nickname, El Greco (c.1545-1614), studied under Titian in Venice before settling down in Toldeo. Commissioned by the church and local nobility, El Greco produced dramatic paintings marked by distorted figures and vibrant color contrasted with subtle grays. Though his work was appreciated by his contemporaries, especially intellectuals, it wasn't until the 20th century that it was widely embraced and admired, influencing in particular the Expressionist movement.
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This book came in great shape and will really help to keep the memories of our trip to Spain and El Greco's home fresh and new.