Co-publishers: | UAB, UB, UdG, UPC, URV, MNAC and the Design Museum of Barcelona |
Volume number: | 25 |
Language: | Catalan |
Illustrations: | B/W |
Pages: | 276 |
Size: | 17 x 24 cm |
Binding: | Paperback |
Year: | 2019 |
ISBN: | 9788491441984 |
Price: 28,00 €
In a complex period of time, such as the late 15th century and the first half of the 16th century, stands out the versatile personality of Miquel Mai. He is the protagonist of many of the transitional political chapters between the reign of Fernando II and the empire of Carlos V. He is categorized as one more character within the Austrian court, Mai held a privileged position in the multiple settings where he spent his life, especially as an art collector and bibliophile. He was one of the main introducers of fashions, values ??and traditions from Italy -where he coexisted with representative figures of the humanistic current. During the period that goes from the Medieval age to the Renaissance he created an exquisite cultural environment in his palace, which was located in the heart of Barcelona.