Mucha, Alphonse
The Drawings: Seventy Works
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486236728
- author:
- Mucha, Alphonse
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1982
- Pages:
- 75
- Dimensions:
- 24.89 x 0.51 x 31.75 centimetres
- Genre:
- Drawing & drawings
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Alphonse Maria Mucha's drawings are a testament to his innovative style and artistic vision. This collection of 70 high-quality illustrations showcases Mucha's unique draftsmanship, which has never been adequately surveyed. Featuring six black-and-white and nine full-color works, the book provides a comprehensive insight into Mucha's aesthetic qualities. The collection spans Mucha's entire career, including sketches for famous book and magazine illustrations, preliminary sketches for paintings, advertising and packaging art, and studies from his innovative stylebooks. Famous examples include "The Seasons," "St. Louis World's Fair poster," and Sarah Bernhardt posters, all reproduced directly from Mucha's original drawings. This unique survey offers a fascinating glimpse into the artistic endeavors of one of the founders of Art Nouveau, providing valuable insight for graphic artists, commercial designers, and anyone interested in the history of art.
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