What movement did El Greco participate in, and what were some of his themes?

Question

Also, if applicable, who were some of his influences?

Answer 1

Style: late Byzantine style 

 

Theme: the majority of El Greco’s paintings were religious in theme 

 

Movement: he is considered to be one of the artistic geniuses of the Spanish Renaissance. 

 

Influences: El Greco seems to have borrowed of his style from Titian, the painter from whom he studied, and was more likely influenced by Italian painters Bassano, Veronese and Tintoretto:

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Answer 2

Greek-born Spanish painter of religious works, such as Christ Stripped of His Garments (1579) and Assumption (1577), characterized by elongated human figures, contrasting colors, and deep shadows.