El Greco Flashcards
What era is El Greco from?
Mannerism
Where is El Greco from?
Spain/Crete/Venice, Italy
Name one thing he is known for.
He was known for portraits he painted for religious organizations.
Where was he born?
He was born in Crete.
Where did he train?
He trained in Venice, Italy.
Who did he work for for eleven years?
Titian.
Who was he influenced by?
Tintoretto.
What did the Spaniards associated with the church in Toledo persuade him to do?
They persuaded him to move to Spain.
Who persuaded him to move to Spain?
The Spaniards associated with the church in Toledo persuaded him to move to Spain.
When he moved to Spain what did he work on?
He worked on commissions.
What kind of life did he like?
He liked to live a life of luxury.
At this time of his life, what was his situation financially?
He was prosperous.
What does “El Greco” mean?
The Greek.
What language did he sign his pieces in?
Greek.
At the time of his death, what was his financial situation?
He died in poverty.
