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El Greco

Pronunciation: /ɛl ˈgrɛkəʊ/

Definition of El Greco
  • (1541–1614), Cretan-born Spanish painter; born Domenikos Theotokopoulos. El Greco’s portraits and religious works are characterized by distorted perspective, elongated figures, and strident use of colour.

Origin:

Spanish, literally 'the Greek'

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Definition of El Greco in the US English dictionary