Alphonse Mucha (Hardcover)

~ Sarah Mucha (Author) "THE ART NOUVEAU MOVEMENT, of which Alphonse Much was a major exponent, was concerned with the development of decorative schemes based on the repetition of..." (more)
Key Phrases: colour lithograph, egg tempera, decorative panels, Sarah Bernhardt, Slav Epic, International Exhibition (more...)

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This lovely book explores every facet of his life and work Artists & Illustrators This beautiful, informative book is a must-have for anyone who has an interest in 19th century style Period Ideas

Product Description

This book is the first comprehensive overview of Mucha's life and work and is published in association with the Mucha Museum in Prague.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Frances Lincoln; illustrated edition edition (July 19, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0711225176
• ISBN-13: 978-0711225176
• Product Dimensions: 11.6 x 9.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #118,723 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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52 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A RICHLY DETAILED TRIBUTE TO MUCHA, April 29, 2005

By	Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 10 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)

What a marvelous collection! These Art Noveau posters by the famed Czech artist Alphonse Mucha are visual feasts, appealing, curvaceous, sinuous. Rich in color and line they arrest the eye. Of the 222 colour illustrations, one would be hard pressed to select a favorite; aficionados will simply return to the volume again and again to enjoy.

Born in rural Moravia in 1860, Mucha found his world in Paris where he was commissioned to do a poster for famed actress Sarah Bernhardt. It was so well received that "Le style Mucha" was born. Of course, it didn't happen overnight but along the way he came to know other artists such as Gauguin and Strindberg who influenced his work.

As if his fame as a poster artist were not enough, he also ventured into architecture, and also created beautiful drawings and pastels replete with symbolism. As he matured he would paint monumental canvases of the Slav Epic, lasting evidence of his patriotism.

In the belief that art influenced all of life his work sends a message of peace and harmony, which is especially noted in his allegorical scenes.

Included in this keepsake volume are Mucha's photographs, those of models, those taken on study trips, and those taken of his family. Photography is one more aspect of this artist's genius.

Artist, philosopher, patriot, dreamer, Mucha is unforgettable.

- Gail Cooke

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't get better than this. , May 16, 2006

By	Sarah OSullivan "Sarzy" (Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has it all lots of pictures as well as interesting information on Mucha and his work. I feel that it shows how he and his work became an icon of Art Nouveau. It is not just posters and panels that are covered it goes into every aspect of Mucha's work. There is information and pictures on "The Slav Epic", jewellery, lead light pastels, drawings and more. I would recommend this book to anyone that loves Mucha or Art Nouveau.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars lovely Art Nuveau book, October 29, 2005

By	foz "foz" (here or there) - See all my reviews

I bought this book as a gift for a Mucha fan. It's a great price for such a beautiful hardcover book. The high quality glossy pages vividly exhibit the many prints and photographs represented. There is also ample and varied biographical information about Alphonse Mucha's life and career. It's a great book for any art-nuveau fan.