El Greco: Domenikos Theotokopoulos, 1541-1614, a Prophet of

El Greco: Domenikos Theotokopoulos, 1541-1614, a Prophet of Modernism
16th-century modern: The unique El Greco vision

To his contemporaries in late 16th-century Venice, El Greco (1541Ââ€“1614) was a contrary fellow, an innate artist blessed with extraordinary talent, but stubborn in the pursuit of his own path. Throughout his career, as he progressed from Crete to Venice, to Rome and ultimately Toledo, Spain, â€œThe Greekâ€ stood apart from his peers, merging different Western art traditions to create a unique pictorial language.

El Grecoâ€™s single-minded style rejected naturalism and rejected accessibility. Works such as The Disrobing of Christ (1577â€“79), The Burial of the Count of Orgaz (1586â€“88), and The Vision of St John (1608â€“14) reveal elongated, twisted figures; unreal colors; and an experimental rendering of space â€“ all resistant to easy viewing and intent, instead, on an art of epic grandeur and intellectual beauty.

Frequently regarded with suspicion and criticism during his lifetime, El Greco was revived by a troop of ardent modern admirers, including Pablo Picasso, Roger Fry, and Der Blaue Reiter pioneer Franz Marc. Today, the artist belongs to the privileged group of great old master painters, as much an anomaly of his age, as a reference point across the centuries.

This essential introduction from TASCHEN Basic Art 2.0 explores the influences and the ingredients of El Grecoâ€™s radical and singular vision, from the symbolic world of Byzantine icons and the humanistic values of the Renaissance to the nascent beginnings of conceptual practice.

About the series:
Each book in TASCHENâ€™s Basic Art series features:
- a detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance
- a concise biography
- approximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions
Country USA
Brand Taschen
Manufacturer Taschen America Llc
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber YES23681834
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EANs 9783836534536
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Taschen
Manufacturer	Taschen America Llc
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	YES23681834
UnitCount	1
EANs	9783836534536
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

El Greco: Domenikos Theotokopoulos, 1541-1614, a Prophet of Modernism

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