This class explores the life and art of El Greco, a Greek artist whose painting and sculpture helped define the early Spanish Renaissance. His dedication to the mystery of existence and his rebellious style influenced various artistic movements such as Expressionism and Cubism.
DAROCAS STUDIO
Fee 10 euros include coffee
El Greco was born around 1541 in Crete, which was then part of the Republic of Venice. In his mid-twenties, he traveled to Venice and studied then worked for Master artist - Titian, who was the most renowned painter of his day. Around age 35, he moved to Toledo, Spain, where he lived and worked for the rest of his life.
Fusing Byzantine traditions with Western art, El Greco is noted for his extended figures and often fanciful pigmentation and because of this many modern scholars believe that El Greco is a truly unique artist who broke the rules of all conventional schools.
Many artists and scholars regard El Greco as one of the finest painters of Spain, if not all of Western Art.
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*** "I very much enjoyed this talk on El Greco. It filled up my mind with amazing art and interesting historical details.
Karla brings colour to life with her unique perspectives and extensive knowledge about art. The feature that I like about her teaching is her unique perspective."
- Kathleen Misson, Moraira.
*** "The lecture on El Greco was just as amazing . I know little of this painter but you certainly brought him to life in your informative and lively lecture . I look forward to adding to my knowledge of Spanish Masters as I attend other lectures. Keep up the good work Karla . You are certainly making a great contribution to our cultural life and understanding of Spain."
- Lorna Ainsworth, Javea
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"It's so inspiring to attend Karla's lectures. Even though I had been before to different 'El Greco' lecture by Karla, she manages to come up with new information, new angles and new background information. Well prepared, well done and well appreciated! Karla Darocas has a clear talking style and a sense of humor and I would recommend her teaching and events!" On top of that it is a pleasure to be able to attend such an educational class in the village of Benitachell.
-Trudi van Dorp, Benitachell
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