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Greco, El (1541-1614). Cretan-born painter, sculptor, and architect who settled in Spain and is regarded as the first great genius of the Spanish School. He was known as El Greco (the Greek), but his real name was Domenikos Theotocopoulos;
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www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/greco/
www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/greco/
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El Greco was born Domenikos Theotokopoulos in Crete, 1541. ‘El Greco’ actually means ‘The Greek’, and is a direct reference to his heritage. There is little known about his early life and training, but it is evident from his later work that he was influenced by the late Byzantine style of the time.
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www.spanish-fiestas.com/art/spanish-artists-el-greco.ht...
www.spanish-fiestas.com/art/spanish-artists-el-greco.htm
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Facts on and Biography of El Greco and his wonderful paintings, with their elongated forms and intense spirituality. ... Aficionados of El Greco - such as Bill Clinton(!) - will hopefully enjoy this Biography of El Greco.
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www.top-tour-of-spain.com/Biography-of-El-Greco.html
www.top-tour-of-spain.com/Biography-of-El-Greco.html
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El Greco - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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; El Greco (1541 – April 7, 1614) was a painter, sculptor, and architect of the Spanish Renaissance. "El Greco" ( The Greek ) was a nickname, a reference to his Greek origin, and th...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Greco
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El Greco painted several works about this theme, maybe this painting is the most successful one. It obviously reflects the influence of religious iconography at that time. ... Click on the image for biography.
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www.spanisharts.com/prado/greco.htm
www.spanisharts.com/prado/greco.htm
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www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/bio/g/greco_el/biograph.html
www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/bio/g/greco_el/biograph.html
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EL GRECO: PASSIONATE VISIONARY ... Further reading on El Greco: ... El Greco images and biography...
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www.artchive.com/artchive/E/el_greco.html
www.artchive.com/artchive/E/el_greco.html
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