{"product_id":"9783836550093","title":"Mucha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAll about the Belle Époque: Delicate illustration that defined an era\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith his instantly recognizable decorative style, Czech artist and Art Nouveau master \u003cb\u003eAlphonse Mucha (1860–1939)\u003c\/b\u003e defined the look of the fin-de-siècle. In evocative shades of peach, gold, ochre and olive, his \u003cb\u003eseductive compositions of patterns, flowers, and beautiful women\u003c\/b\u003e became paradigms of the Belle Époque years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMucha's work permeated illustration, posters, postcards, and advertising designs of his day. His striking posters of \u003cb\u003estar actress Sarah Bernhardt\u003c\/b\u003e were particularly famous. Alongside this delicate decorative work, Mucha also harbored committed \u003cb\u003ehumanist ideals \u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003enationalist beliefs\u003c\/b\u003e. With monumental works such as \u003ci\u003eThe Slav Epic, \u003c\/i\u003e he expressed his staunch support for Pan-Slavism, promoting the political independence of the Czech and Slavic nations from the Austro-Hungarian Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book presents key works from Mucha's distinctive oeuvre to introduce an artist who, with few rivals, distilled the spirit of an age.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAbout the Series:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eEach book in TASCHEN’s Basic Art series features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea detailed chronological summary of the life and oeuvre of the artist, covering his or her cultural and historical importance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea concise biography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eapproximately 100 illustrations with explanatory captions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taschen America, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060036485360,"sku":"9783836550093","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9783836550093_p0.jpg?v=1769887911","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9783836550093","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}