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Sato, Tomoko

 
9783836550093: MUCHA-ANGLAIS

Synopsis

With his instantly recognizable decorative style, Czech artist and Art Nouveau master Alphonse Mucha (1860–1939) defined the look of the fin-de-siècle. In evocative shades of peach, gold, ochre, and olive, his seductive compositions of patterns, flowers, and beautiful women became paradigms of the Belle Époque years.

Mucha’s work permeated illustration, posters, postcards, and the advertising designs of his day. His striking posters of star actress Sarah Bernhardt were particularly famous. Alongside this delicate decorative work, Mucha also harbored strongly felt political ideas. With his monumental cycle The Slav Epic, he expressed his staunch support for Pan-Slavism, promoting the political independence of the Czech and Slavic nations from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Compiled in association with the Mucha Foundation, this book presents key works and introduces the full reach of Mucha’s œuvre from patterned decoration to his book illustrations, posters, photographs and monumental paintings.

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À propos de l'auteur

Tomoko Sato estudió historia del arte y arquitectura en la Universidad de Reading, y museología en la Universidad de Manchester. Exconservadora de la galería de arte Barbican de Londres, desde 2007 es conservadora de la Fundación Mucha. Ha comisariado numerosas exposiciones de Alphonse Mucha y de arte moderno, diseño y fotografía.

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With graceful lines and floral details, Alphonse Mucha gave the Belle Époque its visual character. His work permeated illustration and advertising of the day, most famously in striking posters of star actress Sarah Bernhardt. Compiled in association with the Mucha Foundation, this book introduces the full reach of his work, from patterned decoration to his political ideas.

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9783836550116: Mucha

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  3836550113 ISBN 13 :  9783836550116
Editeur : Taschen GmbH, 2015
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