Alphons Mucha

Alphonse Mucha Alphonse Mucha was born in 1860 at Ivancice in Southern Moravia, Czechoslovakia. He lived in Paris from 1887 on, that is where most of his work was recognized as an illustrator. Mucha’s major breakthrough in the world of art and international fame was in 1984 with his poster of the actress, Sarah Bernhardt. Mucha used her on numerous posters. Alphonse Mucha was known for his posters and art work of women, and commercial posters (with …

…and mass production of the idustrial revolution. Artists such as Mucha were longing for the beauty of the pre-industrial age, so they rebelled against massive produced goods. This Art Nouveau gave the artist a chance to emphasize their personal touch such as delicate flowing lines and curves. Art Nouveau influenced architesture, painting design, ironwork furinture and even women’s fashions. Mucha lead a leading role in this section of art and is recognized for it.