Delphi Complete Works of El Greco (Illustrated)

Download or read book Delphi Complete Works of El Greco (Illustrated) written by El Greco and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2017-09-08 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doménikos Theotokópoulos, 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 works Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art books CONTENTS: The Highlights Dormition of the Virgin Modena Triptych Purification of the Temple (Washington) The Entombment of Christ Purification of the Temple (Minneapolis) The Disrobing of Christ (El Espolio) Lady in a Fur Wrap The Adoration of the Name of Jesus The Burial of the Count of Orgaz Saint Peter and Saint Paul View of Toledo Saint Martin and the Beggar Christ on the Cross Adored by Donors Opening of the Fifth Seal Laocoön The Adoration of the Shepherds The Paintings The Complete Paintings Alphabetical List of Paintings Other Works List of Drawings and Sculptures Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to buy the whole Art series as a Super Set