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El Greco: Domenikos Theotokopoulos
The ‘greek’ of all trades: painter, sculptor, architect
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The Greek? In Spain? El greco=the greek in castilian
Originally from Crete, Greece 1577-moved to Toledo, Spain Religious capital
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Sacred Art Christian beliefs influenced life/art
Painter of altarpieces and portraits
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Religious art
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Artist-Philosopher Referred to himself as artistic philosopher
Guided by religious principles, not talent
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Another crazy one… ‘strange’ art
People thought he was insane Astigmatism Reflection of strong Christian influence Influential in form, light, color Picasso
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Home Sweet Home Only famous remaining paintings Toledo, Spain
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Count Orgaz Asked to paint Church Santo Tomé, Toledo
Painting situated about remains of Count buried in Church
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Sacred Art
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