Originally trained as a painter of Byzantine icons, El Greco’s work
a) is recognized for intensely expressive spirituality.
b) demonstrates a return to Classical order and balance.
c) is notorious for eroticized subjects and indecorous nudity.
d) celebrated scenes of everyday life in highly realistic settings.
Answer: a
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