Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) was a Czech graphic designer and decorative
artist best known for his distinctive Art Nouveau style. He produced
many illustrations, advertisements, postcards, packages and paintings
throughout his life. The popularity of Mucha's unique style and demand
for his beautiful works has continued to grow since the strong revival
of interest in Art Nouveau during the 1960s.
This book is the very best collection of Mucha's characteristic works,
covering his entire career, from his beginnings in Paris to his final
days in Czech after four years in the United States. His most
representative works are featured, not only in the field of fine art but
also in editorial design and graphic design. As a special feature, this
book introduces more typography and package design works compared to
other publications on Mucha's work. And, of course, Mucha's masterpiece
the 'Slav Epic' is also covered in detail, along with an interpretation
and its historical background.
This beautifully-designed book will be a valuable reference for graphic
designers and illustrators alike, and is sure to become a must-have book
for Mucha's fans around the world to treasure. Bilingual text, in both
Japanese and English.