A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

GRECO

Thu, 15 Jan '26
El ___ (precursor of the Expressionists)
Sun, 8 May '22
El ___ of the Spanish Renaissance
Sun, 2 Jan '22
Artist El ___
Sun, 19 Dec '21
El ___ ("View of Toledo" painter)
Sat, 9 Jan '21
Roman leader?