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PRONUNCIATION OF EL GRECO

El Greco  [ɛl ˈɡrɛkəʊ] play
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WHAT DOES EL GRECO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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El Greco

El Greco, born Doménikos Theotokópoulos, was a painter, sculptor and architect of the Spanish Renaissance. "El Greco" was a nickname, a reference to his national Greek origin, and the artist normally signed his paintings with his full birth name in Greek letters, Δομήνικος Θεοτοκόπουλος, often adding the word Κρής. El Greco was born in Crete, which was at that time part of the Republic of Venice, and the center of Post-Byzantine art. He trained and became a master within that tradition before traveling at age 26 to Venice, as other Greek artists had done. In 1570 he moved to Rome, where he opened a workshop and executed a series of works. During his stay in Italy, El Greco enriched his style with elements of Mannerism and of the Venetian Renaissance. In 1577, he moved to Toledo, Spain, where he lived and worked until his death. In Toledo, El Greco received several major commissions and produced his best-known paintings. El Greco's dramatic and expressionistic style was met with puzzlement by his contemporaries but found appreciation in the 20th century.

Definition of El Greco in the English dictionary

The definition of El Greco in the dictionary is real name Domenikos Theotocopoulos. 1541–1614, Spanish painter, born in Crete; noted for his elongated human forms and dramatic use of colour.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH EL GRECO


dekko
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Dulbecco
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echo
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gecko
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Greco
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pre-echo
priːˈɛkəʊ
Prosecco
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re-echo
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reco-reco
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secco
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seco
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE EL GRECO

El Alamein
El Beda
El Capitan
El Cid Campeador
El Dorado
El Ferrol
El Ferrol del Caudillo
El Iskandariyah
El Khalil
El Minya
El Misti
El Obeid
El Paso
El Paso del Norte
El Qahira
El Salvador

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Art Deco
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chico
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Mexico
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埃尔·格列柯
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अल ग्रीको
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غريكو
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Эль Греко
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এল গ্রিক
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엘 그레코
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El Greco
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எல் கிரகோ
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एल ग्रेको
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El Greco
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Ель Греко
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El Greco
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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «EL GRECO»

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El Greco:
Cretan-born painter Domenicos Theotocopoulos, better known by his Spanish nickname, El Greco (c.1545-1614), studied under Titian in Venice before settling down in Toldeo.
Michael Scholz-Hänsel, Greco, 2004
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El Greco: The Cretan Years
This fundamental contribution to El Greco scholarship, until now only available in Greek, provides a thoroughly substantiated assessment of the evidence regarding the formative years in the life of one of the greatest artists of all time.
Nikolaos Panagiōtakēs, Roderick Beaton, 2009
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El Greco: identity and transformation : Crete, Italy, Spain
Examines the life and work of Domenicos Theotocopoulous, the sixteenth-century artist who created his greatest works in Spain where he was known as "El Greco."
Greco, José Álvarez Lopera, Museo Thyssen-Bornemisza, 1999
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El Greco to Velázquez: art during the reign of Philip III
Presents an exhibition catalog that focuses on art during the reign of Philip III of Spain.
Sarah Schroth, Ronni Baer, Matthew Battles, 2008
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El Greco in Toledo:
Provides a unique insight into El Greco's paintings of the landscape and monuments of Toledo.Particular atteneion is paid to El Greco's works: 'The Burial of the Count of Orgaz' and 'El Esplolio'.
Fernando Marías, Greco, 2001
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El Greco paints the Grand Inquisitor
El Greco & his friend Dr. Cazalla do what they must to retain their personal freedom while living in virtual bondage. Stefan Andres wrote this story in 1935 when new restraints were imposed by Nazis on the German artistic community.
Stefan Paul Andres, 1989
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Origins of El Greco: icon paintings in Venetian Crete
The Origins of El Greco focuses on the evolution of the multifaceted relationship of Cretan painters with Western art during this rich period.
Anastasia Drandaki, Onassis Cultural Center, Mouseio Benakē, 2009
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El Greco
Around 1567, El Greco moved to Venice to study art. He liked the works by the artists known as Titian and Tintoretto. They were two great Renaissance painters who lived around that time. They influenced El Greco's style of painting. El Greco  ...
Melody S. Mis, 2007
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Painting in Spain: 1500-1700
Focusing on the interaction between art and the socio-economic and political conditions that prevailed in Spain's golden age, this book offers information about religious beliefs, social attitudes the activities of patrons and collectors, ...
Jonathan Brown, 1998
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El Greco to Goya: Spanish Painting
This book presents highlights of the National Gallery’s outstanding collection of Spanish painting from the 15th to the 19th century—considered one of the finest outside of Spain.
Dawson W. Carr, 2009

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Ma Raison faces stakes test at Flemington
Finishing ahead of her that day were Bengal Cat, El Greco and Irada and all three of those horses are among the favourites for Saturday's ... «Bloodstock.com.au, Jul 15»
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Lindop has solid book of rides on Flemington Finals Day
Bengal Cat, El Greco and Irada are set to clash again after the trio finished one, two, three in the $80,000 Murray Cox Handicap (1400m) at ... «HorseRacing.com.au, Jul 15»
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Picasso's prints offer a generous glimpse into the artist's creative …
Three additional series—linocuts humorously based on El Greco, linocuts portraying a jaunty Roque, and a painting/print combo of a volumized ... «Las Vegas Weekly, Jul 15»
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Flemington Finals Day Tips and Preview – Race-by-race guide to …
... and had not much luck in the straight where she had to change course a few times before finishing a narrow 3rd to Bengal Cat and El Greco. «Racingbase.com, Jul 15»
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Picasso seduces Vegas at the Bellagio
Picasso's El Greco's Portrait of a Man with a Ruff, eight stages of a color linocut on display. Tatyana Franck, the effortlessly chic and also ... «Lights Vegas Action, Jul 15»
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Crown Oaks The Long-Term Goal For Bengal Cat
The Taj Rossi Series final is set to be packed full of talent, with El Greco set to run again, and Sadler is relishing the opportunity to test out just ... «HorseRacing.com.au, Jul 15»
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AS Byatt: the artist who helps me write
Velázquez painted eggs and fish, Picasso flat triangles, El Greco solid diamonds, Rubens “endless spheres” and Bonnard “a large-scale ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles review …
It is on par with the finest masterpieces of Dostoevski, Chekhov, Mann, Pirandello or Pinter. Visually, it is right up there with Leonardo, El Greco, ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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Visit to the Art Institute of Chicago is awe inspiring
Routinely featured in the museum's permanent collection are works by Chagall, Lautrec, Picasso, Matisse, Pollock, El Greco, van Gogh, Renior ... «Herald & Review, Jul 15»
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John Sadler ignores the rearview mirror as Flemington double …
... that he held nearly 80 percent of the investment. BIG BET: El Greco $5000 @ $1.90, $5000 @ $1.75, $7300 @ $1.65, $5000 @ $1.65 ... «Herald Sun, Jun 15»

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