Bird of God

"Bird of God the Romance of El Greco" is a vivid biographical novel that explores the tumultuous life and visionary art of the legendary painter Doménikos TheotokÃ3poulos, better known as El Greco. Set against the backdrop of the late Renaissance, the narrative follows the artist from his origins in Crete through the artistic centers of Venice and Rome, eventually leading to his definitive home in Toledo, Spain. Virginia Hersch weaves a tapestry of passion, faith, and artistic struggle, capturing the essence of a man whose unique style defied the conventions of his time.The book delves into the spiritual and emotional depths that fueled El Greco's masterpiece works, characterized by their elongated figures and dramatic lighting. As a biographical romance, the story humanizes the enigmatic figure, portraying his relationships, his intellectual pursuits, and his unwavering commitment to a singular artistic vision. This work serves as both a compelling historical fiction and an insightful tribute to one of the most distinctive voices in the history of Western art, making it a valuable read for enthusiasts of art history and classic literary biographies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pagina's: 374, Paperback, Tradd Street Press