Alfons Mucha & His Masterpieces: Prague’s Exhibitions
Today, we will dive into the roots of Czech art, focusing on craft and paintings. One of the most successful and famous Czech painters, illustrators, and graphic artists is Alfons Mucha. His decorative panels, such as Summer (1896), Spring (1897), Dance (1898), and Flowers – The Rose (1898) had truly become highly recognizable all over the world. Mucha’s road to success, however, was not easy. Mucha’s creative path had many directions. For example, he received recognition through decorative theatre posters, especially for Sarah Bernhardt, a famous French actress of the time. Similarly, he got famous through his advertisements and billboards featuring theatre plays, which were placed all over Prague. Mucha gathered inspiration from the Art Nouveau movement when he wasRead more.