Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line
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Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line by Alphonse Mucha
reappraises the graphic work of Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) and explores its influence on graphic art since the 1960s. Published in conjunction with a touring exhibition featuring 100 works, this endeavor will provide an opportunity to survey the development of Mucha's style, which evolved to be synonymous with Art Nouveau. It explores how it was rediscovered by later generations of artists, becoming a new artistic idiom for the Psychedelic Art of the 1960s-1970s as well as a wide range of visual culture from the late 20th century to today, exemplified by American comics, Japanese manga and street murals.
[Alphonse Mucha's 'Gismonda'] set the standard for the ensuing decades-- Tim Brinkhof * Artnet *
Czech painter Alphonse Mucha is essentially the poster child for poster design, responsible for elevating this commercial art into the echelon of fine art with an impeccable aesthetic and the sensibility of a showman. -- Stephanie Rudig * Washington CIty Paper *
Alphonse Mucha’s indelible images, on view at the Phillips Collection, live on in the visual style of the Grateful Dead, Final Fantasy, comics and more. -- Angelica Hankins * The Washington Post *
[The] embrace of the Mucha style—even unknowingly—speaks to an artistic connection across countries, from generation to generation, underscoring the lasting power of his art. -- Sarah Cascone * Artnet *
[A] fascinating glimpse into a web of global influences, market demands, and political upheaval that fills in the gaps of Mucha’s story, granting a new appreciation for his work. -- Lakshmi Rivera Amin * Hyperallergic *
[Mucha's] ornate compositions, sinuous lines, and ethereal depictions of women—hallmarks of the Art Nouveau style—captivated the public and confirmed his reputation. -- Elena Clavarino * Air Mail *
Sinuous, sensuous and elegant. -- Philip Kennicott * The Washington Post *
Czech painter Alphonse Mucha is essentially the poster child for poster design, responsible for elevating this commercial art into the echelon of fine art with an impeccable aesthetic and the sensibility of a showman. -- Stephanie Rudig * Washington CIty Paper *
Alphonse Mucha’s indelible images, on view at the Phillips Collection, live on in the visual style of the Grateful Dead, Final Fantasy, comics and more. -- Angelica Hankins * The Washington Post *
[The] embrace of the Mucha style—even unknowingly—speaks to an artistic connection across countries, from generation to generation, underscoring the lasting power of his art. -- Sarah Cascone * Artnet *
[A] fascinating glimpse into a web of global influences, market demands, and political upheaval that fills in the gaps of Mucha’s story, granting a new appreciation for his work. -- Lakshmi Rivera Amin * Hyperallergic *
[Mucha's] ornate compositions, sinuous lines, and ethereal depictions of women—hallmarks of the Art Nouveau style—captivated the public and confirmed his reputation. -- Elena Clavarino * Air Mail *
Sinuous, sensuous and elegant. -- Philip Kennicott * The Washington Post *
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| ISBN 13 | 9781636813998 |
| ISBN 10 | 1636813992 |
| Title | Timeless Mucha: The Magic of Line |
| Author | Alphonse Mucha |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Distributed Art Publishers |
| Year published | 2025-04-24 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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