Mannerist work looked so different from everything else in its time period that it more closely resembles art from the 20th century.
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The Third Council of Toledo, held in 589, primarily addressed the issue of Arianism, a heretical belief that denied the full divinity of Christ. It marked a significant shift as the council sought to unify the Visigothic kingdom under Catholic orthodoxy, leading to the official adoption of Nicene Christianity. Additionally, it involved the condemnation of Arian practices and the reaffirmation of the Nicene Creed, promoting the integration of Arian Visigoths into the predominantly Catholic population. This council played a crucial role in the religious consolidation of Spain during this period.
The Visigoths and Ostrogoths were originally Goths, a Germanic tribe who lived in what is now Scandinavia. In the third century A.D. the Goths invaded the eastern provinces of the Roman Empire, and during the fourth century they broke into two groups. Those living north of the present-day Danube River became known as the Visigoths; those living farther east, in present-day Ukraine, were called the Ostrogoths. When the Huns from central Asia attacked the Visigoths and Ostrogoths, many of the Visigoths escaped into an eastern Roman province. Rebelling against the Roman rulers, the Visigoths destroyed the Roman army at a battle in Adrianople (in present-day Turkey) and killed Valens (328?-378), the emperor of the eastern Roman Empire. Under their leader, Alaric I (c. 370-340), the Visigoths moved into Italy. In 410 they attacked Rome, the seat of the Roman Empire, stealing treasure, burning buildings, and killing the inhabitants. (The attack left Rome vulnerable to other Germanic tribes, who invaded the Roman Empire and brought about its downfall around 476.) After sacking Rome, the Visigoths traveled westward into Gaul, where they created a kingdom that included most of France and Spain. In 507 the Franks drove out the Visigoths, who escaped to the Iberian Peninsula (present-day Spain and Portugal) and set up their kingdom with Toledo as its capital. In 711 Muslims from northern Africa, conquered the Visigoths and ruled most of the peninsula until the mid-1400s. In 375 the Huns conquered the Ostrogoths. After the Huns' leader Attila died in 453, the Ostrogoths revolted against their conquerors. In 493, under their ruler Theodoric (455-526), the Ostrogoths established the Ostrogothic kingdom of Italy, only to be overcome by armies of the Byzantine Empire a century later. Eventually, the Ostrogoths became part of the populations of Europe.
November 28, 1520 - After navigating through the South American strait, three ships under the command of Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan reach the Pacific Ocean, becoming the first Europeans to sail from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific.
Mannerist work looked so different from anything else in its time period that it more closely resembles art from the 20th century.
Mannerism, as exemplified in El Greco's "View of Toledo," is characterized by its elongated forms, dramatic use of color, and complex compositions that often evoke emotional intensity. This painting notably diverges from the balanced harmony of the High Renaissance, showcasing a more turbulent sky and exaggerated perspective that convey a sense of unease. El Greco's unique style also emphasizes spirituality and individual expression, making it a significant work within the Mannerist movement. The interplay of light and shadow further enhances the painting's dramatic effect, marking it as a distinctive piece in art history.
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It is in the Metropolitan Museum, New York City
El Greco was born in Crete in 1541 and died in Toledo, Spain in 1614.
The original of this painting by El Greco is in the church of San Tomé in Toledo, Spain, and is not for sale.
The address of the Toledo Historical Society is: Po Box 520, Toledo, WA 98591-0520
The address of the Toledo Heights Branch is: 423 Shasta Dr., Toledo, 43609 2052
The address of the West Toledo Branch is: 1320 Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, 43612 1635
Joan-Antoni Toledo has written: 'Toledo'
The address of the Toledo Public Library is: 206 E High St, Toledo, 52342 1617