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Renowned art historian Susie Hodge presents a sweeping visual account of Alphonse Mucha’s impact on the language of Art Nouveau. His luminous posters, decorative panels, and designs for jewelry, typography, and interiors exemplify a movement that sought to integrate beauty into every aspect of life.
Rather than focusing narrowly on biography, the text places Mucha’s work within the cultural and technological forces of the fin de siècle—the rise of mass printing, the expansion of consumer culture, the revival of craft ideals, and the period’s fascination with nature, mysticism, and symbolic expression.
Through flowing contours, symbolic female figures, and meticulously orchestrated ornament, Mucha created an aesthetic that became instantly recognizable across Europe. A final section traces Art Nouveau’s decline, modernism’s ascent, and the later rediscovery of Mucha’s art.
Written by Susie Hodge. Published by Prestel in 2026. Hardcover, measures 12.5 x 9.4 x 1.2 inches, 288 pages. ISBN 9783791394350
