7 Wonders of Art Nouveau

An intro to Alphonse Mucha

Earlier this week we covered the story of Art Nouveau — today, we explore the work of one of its most celebrated artists.

Alphonse Mucha was born in 1860 in Ivančice, Moravia (now part of the Czech Republic), and rose to prominence at the turn of the 20th century. His early life was marked by a fascination with art, despite financial difficulties that ma…