{"product_id":"9783791394350","title":"Alphonse Mucha","description":"\u003cb\u003eAt once elegant, authoritative and accessible, this book showcases Mucha's œuvre in its entirety, proving to be the definitive volume on the celebrated artist.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRenowned 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRather than focusing narrowly on biography, the text places Mucha’s work within the cultural and technological forces of the \u003ci\u003efin de siècle \u003c\/i\u003e— 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.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA definitive book on the subject.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 superb reproductions of Alphonse Mucha’s innovative work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraces how the Czech artist shaped Art Nouveau’s visual language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReveals his mastery of line, symbolism, and integrated design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed explanations of how his imagery achieved remarkable reach and influence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElegantly designed and rigorously researched, this magnificent tome offers an accessible entry point and substantive contribution to the literature on Mucha and Art Nouveau.\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Susie Hodge","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":49144668160222,"sku":"9783791394350","price":86.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0425\/4567\/6440\/files\/BNCImageAPI_01d60675-8ddb-4bc6-9c7d-ed4b3598ede7.jpg?v=1790988807","url":"https:\/\/paragraphbooks.com\/fr\/products\/9783791394350","provider":"Librairie Paragraphe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}