el greco

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Noun el greco has 1 sense

El Greco, Greco, Domenikos Theotocopoulos - Spanish painter (born in Greece) remembered for his religious works characterized by elongated human forms and dramatic use of color (1541-1614)
--₁ is a kind of old master

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El Greco

Noun

A famous Greek painter of the Spanish Renaissance who is known for his distinctive artistic style.

Sense 1: Domenikos Theotokopoulos, known as El Greco, painted dramatic and elongated figures with vibrant colors.
Sense 2: El Greco's artwork was greatly influenced by Byzantine and Italian Renaissance art.
Sense 3: Many art enthusiasts consider El Greco's works to be a precursor to the Expressionist movement.

Adjective

Relating to or characteristic of the style or works of El Greco.

Sense 1: The church commissioned an El Greco-inspired mural for the altar wall.
Sense 2: The museum organized an exhibition featuring various El Greco paintings.