Delphi Complete Works of El Greco (Illustrated)

Domenikos Theotokopoulos, widely known as El Greco (The Greek), was a leading painter, sculptor and architect of the Spanish Renaissance. El Greco's style was enriched with elements of Mannerism and the Venetian Renaissance, adopting a dramatic and expressionistic style that was met with puzzlement [...]
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Domenikos Theotokopoulos, widely known as El Greco (The Greek), was a leading painter, sculptor and architect of the Spanish Renaissance. El Greco's style was enriched with elements of Mannerism and the Venetian Renaissance, adopting a dramatic and expressionistic style that was met with puzzlement by his contemporaries, but gained widespread appreciation in the twentieth century. Delphi's Masters of Art Series presents the world's first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents El Greco's complete works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* The complete paintings of El Greco - over 250 paintings, fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order* Includes reproductions of rare works* Features a special 'Highlights' section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information* Enlarged 'Detail' images, allowing you to explore El Greco's celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books* Hundreds of images in colour - highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings* Easily locate the paintings you wish to view* Includes El Greco's drawings and sculptures - explore the artist's varied worksPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art booksCONTENTS:The HighlightsDormition of the VirginModena TriptychPurification of the Temple (Washington)The Entombment of ChristPurification of the Temple (Minneapolis)The Disrobing of Christ (El Espolio)Lady in a Fur WrapThe Adoration of the Name of JesusThe Burial of the Count of OrgazSaint Peter and Saint PaulView of ToledoSaint Martin and the BeggarChrist on the Cross Adored by DonorsOpening of the Fifth SealLaoconThe Adoration of the ShepherdsThe PaintingsThe Complete PaintingsAlphabetical List of PaintingsOther WorksList of Drawings and SculpturesPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to buy the whole Art series as a Super Set