El Greco: Domenikos Theotokopoulos, 1541-1614 (Taschen Basic Art)

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El Greco

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In the fall of 2003, a highly acclaimed exhibition of works by El Greco (1541--1614) was on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The show's next venue is the National Gallery, London. As this book and the landmark exhibition demonstrate, El Greco is of perennial interest to museum audiences and the general public. He was a fascinating and esteemed artist in his own time, but for nearly four hundred years he was derided, misunderstood, or simply forgotten. The book follows El Greco from his native island of Crete to Venice, Rome, Madrid, and then Toledo, the ecclesiastical capital of Spain. The artist's unique ability to assimilate different artistic techniques and approaches to religion and philosophy enabled him to develop one of the most original styles of painting in the history of European art. Despite his highly successful career, El Greco was unappreciated for centuries after his death, and the book examines how his genius came to light again in the nineteenth century. For those looking for an excellent introduction to the life and work of this great artist, El Greco is a perfect choice.

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El Greco to Velazquez

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Philip III (1578-1621), so often dismissed in favor of Philip II and Philip IV, actually presided over an era of crucial artistic development in Spain. His reign was a time of cultural and political vitality for the Spanish monarchy, as the king and his court, having successfully maintained a peaceful foreign policy in Europe (the "Pax Hispanica"), ushered in a style of grandeur where fabulous gala celebrations, building campaigns, picture collecting, recreation and travel were the order of the day. Accordingly, the art of this period flourished, witnessing the birth of a naturalistic style that was variously reflected in a new attention to detail and spatiality in court portraiture, the thriving of still life, the humanizing of saints and the development of polychrome sculpture. Focusing on the careers of the mature El Greco and the young Velazquez, which bookend this exciting period of resurgent court culture, this volume also investigates the works of lesser-known but highly talented artists who exerted a critical influence on the development of Spanish painting. Essays by several noted scholars provide indispensable perspectives on the historical, literary, cultural and religious context in which these artists lived. The product of 20 years of research and illustrated with a sumptuousness befitting its subject, El Greco to Velazquez is sure to become a standard reference for enthusiasts of Spanish art.

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El Greco (Getting to Know the World's Greatest Artists)

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Young readers will obtain a light-hearted yet realistic overview of the celebrated artist''s life and work, enhanced by Venezia''s illustrations and story line.'

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Complete Paintings Of El Greco

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El Greco The Greek

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El Greco

Born: 1541 on Crete, Republic of Venice.
Died: April 7, 1614 in Toledo, Spain.

Movement: Mannerism.

Interesting Facts:
El Greco is a nickname he acquired meaning ‘The Greek’. He signs his paintings with his name in Greek, Doménikos Theotokópoulos.
He made an offer to Pope Pius V to paint over The Last Judgment that Michelangelo painted in the Sistine Chapel.
El Greco hoped to win the favor of King Philip of Spain. However the two commissions he did failed to meet the King’s expectations and he would not receive anymore commissions from the King.

Notable Works:
View of Toledo, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, Opening of the Fifth Seal, The Disrobing of Christ.

El Greco The Greek contains 20+ Reproductions of Mannerist portraits, sculptures, and religious scenes with title and dates.

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El Greco

Born: 1541 on Crete, Republic of Venice.
Died: April 7, 1614 in Toledo, Spain.

Movement: Mannerism.

Interesting Facts:
El Greco is a nickname he acquired meaning ‘The Greek’. He signs his paintings with his name in Greek, Doménikos Theotokópoulos.
He made an offer to Pope Pius V to paint over The Last Judgment that Michelangelo painted in the Sistine Chapel.
El Greco hoped to win the favor of King Philip of Spain. However the two commissions he did failed to meet the King’s expectations and he would not receive anymore commissions from the King.

Notable Works:
View of Toledo, The Burial of the Count of Orgaz, Opening of the Fifth Seal, The Disrobing of Christ.

El Greco The Greek contains 20+ Reproductions of Mannerist portraits, sculptures, and religious scenes with title and dates.

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