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

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

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

4 Religious art

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

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

7 Home Sweet Home Only famous remaining paintings Toledo, Spain

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

9 Sacred Art

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