Alphonse mucha postcard book

Contiene 24 postcards del grande alphonse maria mucha, capostipite del movimento dellart nouveau. The first thing i noticed about muchas artwork was the beautiful depiction of women, with their. There is wide sampling of his works, beyond that in other books. Alphonse mucha posters postcards no minimum quantity. No17 taschen 30pc postcard book alfons mucha full set very. A book of postcards by alphonse muhca 2000, postcard book or pack. It seems amazing now how artists of this quality were commissioned to designdecorate the labels and packets of champagne, biscuits and even cigarette papers. Alphonse muchas poster for sarah bernhardts 1894 production of gismonda thrust the young czech painter into the forefront of the art nouveau. See more ideas about art nouveau, art and alphonse mucha art. Alphonse mucha le petit musee postcards idea books. Alphonse mucha masterworks by rosalind ormiston, hardcover. Even if youre not a fan of mucha or art nouveau, this is a fascinating and beautiful book and would be a great addition to any art book collection and a great book full stop.

A book of postcards by alphonse muhca 2000, postcard book or pack at the. The writing in the book is unfortunately a bit pretentious and not particularly helpful. Mucha should be credited with the entire period in my opinion. Details about mucha postcard book by sato, tomoko postcard book or pack book the fast free.

From invitations to postcards to greeting cards zazzle has all the alphonse stationery you need. The book contains a superior history of mucha s life and intro the art neuvou periodart nuvo. With their flowing design and subtle, sumptuous colors. This book of postcards presents 30 of his loveliest designs. Jan 14, 2006 dover also publishes inexpensive editions of other mucha drawings as well as a nice mucha postcard book. Alphonse mucha was born on 24 july 1860 in the small town of ivancice in southern moravia, then a province of the austrohungarian empire, currently a region of the czech republic. Alphonse muchas 18601939 poster for sarah bernhardts 1894 production of gismonda thrust the young. He was a czech art nouveau painter and decorative artist, best known for his distinct style and his images of women.

It is an ideal read for those with little knowledge of mucha as well as those looking to learn more. See more ideas about alphonse mucha, alphonse mucha art and art. Mucha painting postcards no minimum quantity zazzle. This book of postcards presents thirty of his loveliest designs. Get the best deals on mucha original when you shop the largest online selection at. Alphonse muchas poster for sarah bernhardts 1894 production of gismonda thrust the young czech painter into the forefront of the art nouveau movement. High quality mucha inspired postcards by independent artists and designers from around the world. Telling the story of a man who was to dazzle the commercial world, the first half of the book explores how he achieved such success.

The mucha foundation is delighted to announce the publication of a new study on the aesthetic ideas behind alphonse muchas powerful style. The spirit of art nouveau victor arwas, jana brabcovaorlikova, anna dvorak. Showcasing the art nouveau masterpieces of one of the worlds most outstanding and treasured artists, this beautifully illustrated reference book charts the life and work of a man who epitomized parisian art during the findesiecle. For better editions, though, look for alphonse mucha by sarah mucha, or even better but more expensive, alphonse mucha. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. He produced many paintings, illustrations, advertisements, postcards, and designs. This book provides a good overview of the works of alphonse mucha.

Bowers and martin present an engaging life story of the moldaviaborn mucha, describing his era and the postcardcollecting craze of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Alphonse maria mucha 18601939 is best known to the general public for his posters of sarah bernhardt and magnificent decorative panels such as the seasons. Literally translated as new art, art nouveau rose out of western europe and the united states in the midst of the industrial revolution. Thirty color reproductions bound in a handy postcard collection. The postcards of alphonse mucha is really like two booksa biography and a catalogcombined into a single beautifully laidout hardcover volume.

Alphonse maria mucha was born in the town of ivancice. The quality of the cards is excellent and they are an ideal size for sending to art nouveauloving friends and family. High quality alphonse mucha inspired postcards by independent artists and designers from around the world. The book includes 30 selected works from muchas poster career, all sized at 5 x 7.

Twenty four readytomail cards dover postcards by alphonse mucha 20030328. They were so lovely that ive actually framed them in different ways and. A book of postcards by alphonse muhca 2000, postcard book. A book of postcards by alphonse muhca 2000, postcard book or pack at the best online prices at ebay. With their flowing design and subtle, sumptuous colors, mucha s posters are among the most elegant products of the art nouveau era. His distinctive and original posters and his decorative panels in le style mucha became almost synonymous with french art nouveau.

Czech painter alphonse maria mucha leapt to fame in paris in 1895 when his poster gismonda 1894 for the superstar sarah bernhardt heralded the birth of the distinctive style mucha and established him as the preeminent exponent of french art nouveau this living timeline positions muchas life within the context of significant contemporary historical and artistic. See more ideas about coloring pages, alphonse mucha and coloring books. Among graphic artists and commercial designers, mucha is praised for the innovative style books that pioneered the use of art nouveau in commercial packaging, design, and ornament. Mucha postcard book by sato, tomoko postcard book or pack.

Not only his well known graphical work, but also the paintings, drawings, photographs and design work. Art nouveau postcards vintage poster art, mucha art. See more ideas about alphonse mucha, alphonse mucha art and art nouveau. Mucha is one of the greatest artists of the art nouveau period. Get your hands on a customizable alphonse mucha posters postcard from zazzle. Pomegranates books of postcards contain up to thirty topquality reproductions bound together in a handy, artful collection. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. A comprehensive resource for information on alphonse mucha or alfons mucha with details on his life, the mucha trust collection, news, exhibitions, events and publications.

Unique artwork for posting words of wisdom or decorating your wall, fridge or office. Alphonse mucha 18601939 was one of the most important decorative artists working in paris at the turn of the century. The apotheosis of the slavs alphonse mucha postcard. No artist was more influential during the golden age of the poster than alphonse maria mucha 18601939, whose striking. Mucha poster postcards in full colour by alphonse mucha, 9780486250809, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Apr 01, 2005 this book is great for those who do not have a great book on mucha. Jun 01, 2000 alphonse mucha is a favourite graphic artist of mine and this book of postcards is a great selection of his work. Get your hands on a customizable mucha postcard from zazzle. Get your hands on a customizable alphonse mucha postcard from zazzle. Dover also publishes inexpensive editions of other mucha drawings as well as a nice mucha postcard book.

Im not much of a postcard person, but these oversized mucha prints are stunning. But i find this to be the case with most art books. Alphonse mucha postcards no minimum quantity zazzle. Alphonse muchas 18601939 poster for sarah bernhardts 1894 production of gismonda thrust the young czechoslovakian painter into the forefront of the art. Alphonse mucha posters postcards no minimum quantity zazzle. I will probably order another copy as it seems like a shame to start using the cards. We owe this great artist many postcards featuring beautiful women.

This book, which accompanies a uk travelling exhibition alphonse mucha. Alphonse mucha book of postcards pomegranate communications. Alphonse mucha 3d lenticular postcard greeting card flower series, rose, iris, carnation 1898. The book includes 30 selected works from mucha s poster career, all sized at 5 x 7. Masterworks is the perfect gateway to learning more about this versatile artist one who was truly successful in producing both commercial pieces and high art. Mucha drawings and photos of his art works 2 of 4 boards. See more ideas about alphonse mucha, mucha, mucha art. In quest of beauty, draws on the latest research to examine the theoretical aspect of his work, especially the idea of beauty the. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. They were so lovely that ive actually framed them in different ways and am working on hanging them up in my house. The admirer and iconographer of sarah bernhardt, he was also well known as the creator of familiar advertisements and as a. Art postcard books national gallery of art shops shop.

Alphonse mucha is a favourite graphic artist of mine and this book of postcards is a great selection of his work. Red fort at delhi postcard alphonse mucha book of postcards krakow postcard founding fathers book of postcards melencolia i postcard the modern poster postcard smooth as silk postcard blue pouter postcard oracions postcard the foot of rama postcard basilica of san vitale, ravenna postcard autumn hats postcard northern ireland postcard nova. Art deco is an eclectic artistic and design style that began in paris. Find a large selection of sizes and shapes for your postcard needs. This collection of 32 postcards of alphonse mucha with their alluring and distinctive art nouveau style includes reproductions of poster and textile designs for. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Two mucha retrospectives are held simultaneously in london. The book includes 30 selected works from muchas poster career, all sized at. Alphonse mucha was born on the july 24th 1860 and lived until july 14th 1939. Featuring over 150 of his most important graphic works, alphonse mucha. Apr 15, 2014 im not much of a postcard person, but these oversized mucha prints are stunning. Alphonse muchas 18601939 poster for sarah bernhardts 1894 production of gismonda thrust the young czechoslovakian painter into the forefront of the art nouveau movementfor the next five years he designed posters for nearly all bernhardts new productions, as well as posters for publisher f. No17 taschen 30pc postcard book alfons mucha full set.