I was reading some today about the Artist Master El Greco (The Greek). Real name Doménikos Theotokópoulos (1541 – 7 April 1614) - one of my all time favorite painters. In brief he was born on the island of Crete and eventually made his way to Toledo in Spain. He was an established master prior to his move and is considered the father of expressionism and cubism - styles that did not come into prominence until almost the 20th century. I can stare at this swirling sky for hours and get lost in it.
View of Toledo (c. 1596–1600, oil on canvas)
The Disrobing of Christ (El Espolio) (1577–1579, oil on canvas
2014 is the 400 year anniversary of his death. Here he is in Self Potrait
Portrait of a Man (presumed self-portrait of El Greco), circa 1595–1600, oil on canvas
In addition to his painting I also have always been a huge fan of Vangelis - the famed electronic musician (Chariots of Fire & Blade Runner Themes). His work titled El Greco stands as a sonic tribute to the famous painter and is deeply rich with imagery. Listen in a dark room and just imagine the soundscapes that appear in movements I-X. It takes me away into those clouds....
Movement IX
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