Author: BYDZOVSKá, LENKA & KAREL SRP (EDITORS)
Title: Alfons Mucha. Slovanská Epopej
Description: Praha [prague]: Galerie Hlavního Mesta Prahy, 2011. First Edition. Original cloth. ISBN: 8070100044. With b/w & coloured decorated title, plates & illustrations. Loosely inserted offprint entitled: Alfons Mucha and the Revival of Decorative Painting. The French Context by Dominique Lobstein & Markéta Theinhardtová. Slight wear & light soiling to spine, covers & corners. ; "Alfons Mucha: Slovanská Epopej" is an insightful exploration of one of Alfons Mucha's most monumental and passionate projects, the Slav Epic. This work consists of a series of twenty large-scale paintings, created by Mucha over a period of 18 years, depicting the mythology and history of the Slavic people. The book delves into Mucha’s artistic process, his fervent nationalism, and his vision of conveying the spiritual and historical journey of the Slavs through a blend of symbolism and realism. Each painting is analyzed not just for its aesthetic value but also for its cultural and historical significance, providing a window into Mucha’s deep connection with his heritage and his ambitious desire to inspire unity among the Slavic people. The text is richly supplemented with high-quality reproductions of the paintings, detailed close-ups, and archival material, which illustrate Mucha’s meticulous attention to detail and his mastery of color and composition. This publication not only serves as a critical art historical resource but also as a celebration of Mucha’s profound legacy in both Czech and European art, highlighting his role as a pioneer in the Art Nouveau movement and a chronicler of his nation’s past. ; Folio; 384 pages. Very Good with no dust jacket .

Keywords: 8070100044 Eastern Culture Slovanska


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