Publication at Faculty of Arts |
2015
Abstract
Astrology has played in the 16th century an important role. Period attractiveness of astrology, of course, did not escape the Habsburgs.
This is evidenced among other things, building a foundation of Archduke Ferdinand of Tyrol in Prague, summer palace Star. This building with its ground plan and named the astral theme of explicitly reported.
Astronomical or astrological plan is in the concept of decoration of buildings subordinated plan mythological. He is interpreted sub specie celebration of the Habsburg dynasty or directly to its builder and main initiator.