- Hardcover: 64 pages
- Publisher: Phaidon Press Ltd; 1st Edition edition (Oct 1976)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0714817406
- ISBN-13: 978-0714817408
- Product Dimensions: 30.5 x 22.6 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,082,280 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"'... the most useful and enjoyable book on El Greco in English - or, for that matter, in any language.' Brian Sewell, Evening Standard; '... this is a beautiful book, with well-written text, a first-rate chronology and gorgeous reproductions.' The Art Book; '... splendidly produced with excellent illustrations.' Burlington Magazine"
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El Greco (1541-1614), born Domenikos Theotokopoulos, was one of the most fascinating and distinctive artists of the sixteenth century. His works are immediately recognisable for their brilliant colours, elongated figures and spiritual intensity. Initially trained in Crete, in around 1567 El Greco moved to Italy where he purportedly studied with Titian. A decade later he is documented in Toledo (south of Madrid), and he spent the rest of his long life in Spain. His paintings and writings offer a thoughtful, frequently inspired response to the varied environments in which he worked - and they reveal that he was deeply engaged with the religious and artistic thinking of his time. This lavishly illustrated book - the first comprehensive English-language publication on El Greco in many years - address the full range of the artist's work in painting and sculpture, from his Byzantine icons to his late altarpieces. It considers his personality from both a religious and intellectual point of view, and presents the artist's religious, mythological, genre, landscape and portrait works, providing the historical context in which they were made.
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THE MEDITERRANEAN WORLD of the sixteenth century -the world of El Greco - was a world in which three civilisations coexisted, interacted and clashed: the Latin West; the Greek Orthodox East; and the civilisation of Islam (fig. 1). Read the first page
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THE MEDITERRANEAN WORLD of the sixteenth century -the world of El Greco - was a world in which three civilisations coexisted, interacted and clashed: the Latin West; the Greek Orthodox East; and the civilisation of Islam (fig. 1). Read the first page
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A very nice introduction to El Greco, beautifully illustrated, and informative. If you want more detail, though, you should look to something else, but this is a good little publication.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a very nice album about a great modern European artist.
Bray's explanations about El Greco are crystal-clear and very engaging, with the narrative of the artist's life, and also close visual analysis of many works of the artists, all reproduced in full colour along the text.
This is complemented by a very useful chronology and few bibliographical suggestions for any reader who wants more detailed information about El Greco.
A must if you are a bit in a hurry or just want an introduction to the artist, without entering into too much detail, but nonetheless with giving you a satisfying overview of his life and work.
Bray's explanations about El Greco are crystal-clear and very engaging, with the narrative of the artist's life, and also close visual analysis of many works of the artists, all reproduced in full colour along the text.
This is complemented by a very useful chronology and few bibliographical suggestions for any reader who wants more detailed information about El Greco.
A must if you are a bit in a hurry or just want an introduction to the artist, without entering into too much detail, but nonetheless with giving you a satisfying overview of his life and work.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
El Greco-The National Gallery
20 Aug 2004
Format:Paperback
This book is a marvel. The full color pictures of the View of
Toledo, The Crucifixion, The Martyr of Saint Maurice and the
Baptism of Christ are worth the price paid. The text describes
how the Latin West, Eastern Orthodox-Greek and Islam coexisted
in the 16th century. This book would be perfect for historians,
artists, cultural enthusiasts and a wide constituency of
scholars in almost every area of formal academe.
Toledo, The Crucifixion, The Martyr of Saint Maurice and the
Baptism of Christ are worth the price paid. The text describes
how the Latin West, Eastern Orthodox-Greek and Islam coexisted
in the 16th century. This book would be perfect for historians,
artists, cultural enthusiasts and a wide constituency of
scholars in almost every area of formal academe.
23 of 27 people found the following review helpful
A Beautiful Collection
1 Jan 2004
Format:Hardcover
It is about time that a book come out on the brillian artist that is Domenikos Theonopolis! Ever since I visited Spain in 1994 I have been an avid fan of El Greco but sadly have been unable to find any books on him until now. This is a wonderful book celebrating the prolific works of this genius. It is a beautiful collection full of amazingly colored images and information about El Greco. Whether an avid fan or just wanting to learn more about this artist, this book is an excellent resource.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Best EL GRECO book I've seen.
28 April 2010
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The other reviews cover the text, so I will answer the one question you can never know when buying an art book online- are the reproductions good? Yes, they are terrific.
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