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Alphonse Mucha: The Genius of Art Nouveau

Alphonse Mucha: The Genius of Art Nouveau

Hodge, Susie

Hardcover

Individual Artists

Publisher Price: $65.00

ISBN10: 3791394355
ISBN13: 9783791394350
Publisher: Prestel Publishing
Published: Oct 6 2026
Pages: 288
Weight: 4.10
Height: 1.20 Width: 9.30 Depth: 12.40
Language: English
At once elegant, authoritative and accessible, this book showcases Mucha's oeuvre in its entirety, proving to be the definitive volume on the celebrated artist.

Renowned art historian Susie Hodge presents a sweeping visual account of Alphonse Mucha's impact on the language of Art Nouveau. His luminous posters, decorative panels, and designs for jewelry, typography, and interiors exemplify a movement that sought to integrate beauty into every aspect of life.

Rather than focusing narrowly on biography, the text places Mucha's work within the cultural and technological forces of the fin de siècle -- the rise of mass printing, the expansion of consumer culture, the revival of craft ideals, and the period's fascination with nature, mysticism, and symbolic expression.

Through flowing contours, symbolic female figures, and meticulously orchestrated ornament, Mucha created an aesthetic that became instantly recognizable across Europe. A final section traces Art Nouveau's decline, modernism's ascent, and the later rediscovery of Mucha's art.

  • A definitive book on the subject.
  • 250 superb reproductions of Alphonse Mucha's innovative work.
  • Traces how the Czech artist shaped Art Nouveau's visual language.
  • Reveals his mastery of line, symbolism, and integrated design.
  • Detailed explanations of how his imagery achieved remarkable reach and influence.

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