Prestel Publishing | ISBN:3791343564 | File Type: PDF, 355 pages | File size: 75.Mb | Jul. 15th, 2009
Artist Monographs: Alfons Mucha is known largely for having originated Art Nouveau when his poster of the actress Sarah Bernhardt became a legendary icon of the movement Mucha went on to design hundreds of pieces in the decorative arts field but later distanced himself from the style he pioneered devoting his time and energy to painting This book presents the fl array of Mucha s artistic contributionsnot only his posters and jewelry designs but also his design for the pavilion of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 1900 World s Fair A stunning selection of 700 color illustrations is accompanied with essays that explore Mucha s style and inspirations his transition away from the decorative arts and his forays into photography Fans of Art Nouveau will treasure this dazzling and unique study of the artist and his and unique study of the artist and his contribution to design and illustration
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