El Greco, or Domenikos Theotokopoulos if you want to go by his legal name, is taking Athens by storm; as the city prepares to release a film dedicated to the 16th Century painter on October 18th.
El Greco, who hailed from Crete used a dramatic and expressionistic style in his painting; but was also an architect and a sculptor.
Sytagma's Metro Station has transformed its exhibition space to replica the scene of El Greco's studio with replicas of his canvases, paintings and utensils on display. There are also costumes and accessories of the film production exhibited including: dresses, aprons and coats, the paint-splattered easels and brushes stacked on wooden tables and chairs.
Canadian Press
posted on Wednesday, October 17
Arts, Athens/ Regional