2014 marks the 400-th anniversary from the passing of the famous Greek painter Domenico Theotokopoulos who thrived in Spain during the 16^th century and lived the greatest part of his life. In order to commemorate the passing of this monumental painter the Faculty Senate of the University of Houston jointly with the Hellenic Cultural Center of the Southwest and under the auspices of the Consulates of Greece and Spain in Houston are organizing a mini symposium on October 18, 2014 at the University of Houston. The symposium will be held in the newly constructed state-of-the-art theater of the University Center of the University of Houston.