Выдающиеся художники. Alphonse Mucha. Agnes Husslein-Arco, Jean-Louis Gaillemin, Michel Hilaire

Альфонс Муха известен в основном тем, что он зародился в стиле модерн, когда его плакат с изображением актрисы Сары Бернар стал легендарной иконой этого движения. Этот великолепный том, теперь доступный в новом издании, охватывает весь спектр работ Альфонса Мухи - от иллюстрации и декоративного искусства до его фотографии и исторических картин, которые были страстью его жизни. Муха продолжал создавать сотни произведений в области декоративного искусства, но позже дистанцировался от стиля, который он основал, и посвятил свое время и энергию живописи. В этой книге представлен весь спектр творческих работ Мухи, не только его плакаты и украшения, но и его дизайн для павильона Боснии и Герцеговины на всемирной выставке 1900 года. В книгу также включены его работы на холсте, в том числе пастели и фрески, и его великий опус «Славянский эпос», серия из 20 картин, изображающих историю его родного народа. Потрясающая подборка из 500 цветных иллюстраций сопровождается эссе, в которых исследуется стиль и вдохновение Мухи, его уход от декоративного искусства и его набеги на фотографию. Поклонники стиля модерн оценят это ослепительное и уникальное исследование художника и его вклад в дизайн и иллюстрацию.

Alphonse Mucha is known largely for having originated Art Nouveau, when his poster of the actress Sarah Bernhardtbecame a legendary icon of the movement. Now available in a new edition, this gorgeous volume surveys the entire breadth of Alphonse Mucha’s work — from illustration and decorative arts to his photography and the historical paintings that were his life’s passion. 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 full array of Mucha's artistic contributions not only his posters and jewellery designs but also his design for the pavilion of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 1900 world fair. The book also includes his works on canvas, which include pastels and frescoes, and his magnum opus, The Slavic Epic, a series of 20 paintings depicting the history of his native people. A stunning selection of 500 colour 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 contributions to design and illustration.

Alphonse Mucha is known largely for having originated Art Nouveau, when his poster of the actress Sarah Bernhardtbecame a legendary icon of the movement. Now available in a new edition, this gorgeous volume surveys the entire breadth of Alphonse Mucha’s work — from illustration and decorative arts to his photography and the historical paintings that were his life’s passion. 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 full array of Mucha's artistic contributions not only his posters and jewellery designs but also his design for the pavilion of Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 1900 world fair. The book also includes his works on canvas, which include pastels and frescoes, and his magnum opus, The Slavic Epic, a series of 20 paintings depicting the history of his native people. A stunning selection of 500 colour 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 contributions to design and illustration.