Mucha, Alphonse

Mucha's Figures Decoratives

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ISBN 13:: 9780486242347
author:: Mucha, Alphonse
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Dover Publications Inc.
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2000
Pages:: 48
Dimensions:: 31.12 x 23.88 x 0.51 centimetres
Genre:: Individual artists
Condition:: New
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Alphonse Maria Mucha's Figures Decoratives is a landmark publication of the Art Nouveau movement. First published in 1905, this book showcases Mucha's unique approach to art and design, combining originality with spontaneous energy and flawless draftsmanship. The volume features forty original two-color plates from a rare first edition, carefully reproduced in this new edition. The illustrations depict figures of women, young girls, and children in various poses, showcasing Mucha's mastery of composition, ornamentation, and linear excellence. The harmony between movement, balance, and pose is the result of Mucha's instinct for his craft. This book represents the essence of Mucha's genius, documenting the subtle shadings and artistic excellence that characterized his masterful illustrations.

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