Alfons Mucha, Ideals, dreams and visions in Art of Bohemia on the Threshold of Modern Times

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Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Alfons Mucha, Ideals, dreams and visions in Art of Bohemia on the Threshold of Modern Times

Original language description

The 1900 World's Fair in Paris was like a window, showcasing the new century's landscape: the rapid development of industrialization, the flourishing of art and culture, and the profound changes in people's lifestyles, all of which highlighted the burgeoning ambition of modern society to replace the old traditional world. Alfons Mucha, a Czech artistic master from the late 19th to the early 20th century, vividly reflected this historical transformation with his unique artistic perspective and creative ideas, leaving a significant mark on the European Art Nouveau movement. His works, ranging from posters and decorative panels to book illustrations, from oil paintings and photography to various decorative art pieces, all demonstrate a deep appreciation for natural beauty and a delicate portrayal of female figures. The "Mucha Style," known for its elegant curves, natural patterns, and graceful female figures, has become the highest exemplar of Art Nouveau graphic design, influencing countless artists who followed. This critical catalogue, which accompanies the exhibition of the same name, presents articles on masterpieces by Mucha and other artists from the 1900 Paris World's Fair. It includes many of Mucha's classic pieces, such as the theatrical posters for the famous French actress Sarah Bernhardt, including "Gismonda" and "La Dame aux Camélias," as well as commercial posters like the "JOB" and "Bières de la Meuse". In the catalog, readers will also find texts dealing with Art Nouveau furniture, jewelry, glassware, and other items, providing a comprehensive and multi-faceted view of the European Art Nouveau movement.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

B - Specialist book

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

60401 - Arts, Art history

Project

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Continuities

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year

2025

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

ISBN

978-7-5479-3547-7

Number of pages

229

Publisher name

Shenzhen Museum

Place of publication

Shenzhen

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