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El Greco: Domenikos Theotokopoulos The ‘greek’ of all trades: painter, sculptor, architect 1541-1614

The Greek? In Spain? El greco=the greek in castilian Originally from Crete, Greece 1577-moved to Toledo, Spain Religious capital

Sacred Art Christian beliefs influenced life/art Painter of altarpieces and portraits

Religious art

Artist-Philosopher Referred to himself as artistic philosopher Guided by religious principles, not talent

Another crazy one… ‘strange’ art People thought he was insane Astigmatism Reflection of strong Christian influence Influential in form, light, color Picasso

Home Sweet Home Only famous remaining paintings Toledo, Spain

Count Orgaz Asked to paint Church Santo Tomé, Toledo Painting situated about remains of Count buried in Church

Sacred Art

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