Alphonse Mucha
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Born: 1860
Birthplace: Ivančice, Czech Republic
Nationality: Czech Republic
The artist and painter Alphonse Mucha was one of the great pioneers of poster art, he was associated with the Czech Art Nouveau movement. His work is generally made up of a female figure usually set in decorative circular background. He became famous for his life-size poster for Sarah Bernhardt as Gismonda.
Birthplace: Ivančice, Czech Republic
Nationality: Czech Republic
The artist and painter Alphonse Mucha was one of the great pioneers of poster art, he was associated with the Czech Art Nouveau movement. His work is generally made up of a female figure usually set in decorative circular background. He became famous for his life-size poster for Sarah Bernhardt as Gismonda.
Alphonse Mucha's Work
Art Nouveau
Art Nouveau means new art. Usually it consists of curvy lines with smooth surfaces. The object will look as if it has grown from nature. Often, the artist will use natural objects.
Art Nouveau means new art. Usually it consists of curvy lines with smooth surfaces. The object will look as if it has grown from nature. Often, the artist will use natural objects.
Examples of Art Nouveau
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