Slavic Themes In The Art Of Alphonse Mucha

Zusatztext

This book investigates the lesser known aspect of the art produced by Alphonse Mucha, namely the Slavic themes in his art, present throughout his career. Due to the great popularity of Muchas Art Nouveau posters, panels and book illustrations, other aspects of his art remained neglected. Therefore, the purpose of this book is to recognise the part of Muchas oeuvre, which he considered as his most significant artistic and personal achievement. The book considers Muchas interpretation and representation of themes inspired by the history of his own people, the Czechs and those of other Slavs. To analyse Muchas Slavic themes requires an investigation into his role as a history painter. While the primary focus of this book is the analysis of Muchas life-long devotion to Slavic themes, this aspect of his art is also examined in relation to the Art Nouveau and Symbolist artistic milieux to which he belonged in Paris.

Autorenportrait

Livia Vidicki-Pentney is a secondary school teacher at Macleans College, Auckland, New Zealand, where she teaches Classical Studies. She has a Masters Degree in History of Art from the University of Auckland. The author specialises in the Slavic art of Alphonse Mucha, which closely relates to her own Slavic heritage. This is her first publication.

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