early life and training josé maría sert, a renowned spanish muralist, was born on december 21, 1874, in barcelona, spain. as the son of an affluent textile industry family, he was exposed to the world of art from a young age. sert's early training in modernism and his descent from the catalan renaixença (renaissance) laid the foundation for his unique style. artistic career sert's work is characterized by its use of grisaille, often in gold and black, which sets him apart from his contemporaries. his modern baroque murals have achieved international recognition, adorning the walls of prominen…