The Visualization of a Nation

The book explores the significance of Catalan artists like Tàpies, Miró, Dalí, and Picasso, highlighting their cultural heritage through the lens of political speeches by Jordi Pujol and Artur Mas. Pujol's 1981 address emphasized Catalonia's artistic legacy, while Mas's 2014 speech, set against Tàpies's monumental work Les quatre cròniques, reflects the evolving sociopolitical landscape. The juxtaposition of these events illustrates the deep connection between art and regional identity amidst changing political tides.