Alphonse Mucha. Art Nouveau Beauty.
NMR| N° d'inventaire | 23857 |
| Format | 19 x 30 |
| Détails | 128 p., paperback. |
| Publication | Paris, 2021 |
| Etat | nine |
| ISBN | 9782711875290 |
Born in Moravia (Czech Republic), Alfons Mucha (1860-1939) was one of the most famous fin-de-siècle Parisian artists. Known particularly for his graphic work—posters, advertising, decorative panels, illustrations—he created the "Mucha style," perfectly ordered compositions, with spaces structured by interlacing sinuous lines, a design full of curves and arabesques, and a subtle color palette, which became synonymous with the Art Nouveau movement.
Behind his resounding success in the French art world, however, lies a lesser-known side of the artist. Having reached the height of his fame, Mucha returned to live in Prague, where he put his talent to the service of his political commitment to the independence of the Czech Republic.
Drawing on the latest research, the catalogue focuses on Mucha's visual language, his strategy in highlighting feminine beauty in the service of the advertising message, as well as his commitment to his native country.
The exhibition catalogue, which brings together his most renowned works, also recalls his dedication to the cause of independence and reconciliation. Finally, it reveals his discovery of Brittany through previously unpublished drawings.
Born in Moravia (Czech Republic), Alfons Mucha (1860-1939) was one of the most famous fin-de-siècle Parisian artists. Known particularly for his graphic work—posters, advertising, decorative panels, illustrations—he created the "Mucha style," perfectly ordered compositions, with spaces structured by interlacing sinuous lines, a design full of curves and arabesques, and a subtle color palette, which became synonymous with the Art Nouveau movement.
Behind his resounding success in the French art world, however, lies a lesser-known side of the artist. Having reached the height of his fame, Mucha returned to live in Prague, where he put his talent to the service of his political commitment to the independence of the Czech Republic.
Drawing on the latest research, the catalogue focuses on Mucha's visual language, his strategy in highlighting feminine beauty in the service of the advertising message, as well as his commitment to his native country.
The exhibition catalogue, which brings together his most renowned works, also recalls his dedication to the cause of independence and reconciliation. Finally, it reveals his discovery of Brittany through previously unpublished drawings.