Title: Treasures of the Prado: El Greco treasures /
Authors: Lluch, Vincente,; Audio Brandon Films.
Publisher: Audio Brandon,
Year: 1971
Subjects: Jesus Christ Art.; Greco,; Museo del Prado; Painting, Spanish Exhibitions.; Aristocracy (Social class); Museum exhibits.; Artists Spain.; Painting, European History.; Painting; Art, Spanish Madrid Exhibitions.
Abstract: This short film focuses on the masterpieces painted by the painter El Greco that are housed in Madrid's Prado Museum. Born in Crete, El Greco traveled to Venice and studied under the Renaissance masters, Titian and Tintoretto. El Greco combined Titian’s use of color and Tintoretto’s compositions and use of space, to create his own highly unique style. In 1577 he moved to Spain where he worked extensively for both the church and the Spanish aristocracy. The film's camera work highlights the painting techniques and unique figurative style of this extraordinary Spanish artist. This film is one of a series of eight documentaries filmed in the galleries of the Prado that highlight the paintings of European masters, including, Goya, Titian, Ribera, Rubens, Murillo etc.