ntroduction. And who is Alphonse Maria Mucha? He is perhaps the best known practitioner of the Art Nouveau movement in Europe around the turn of the 20th century. Art Nouveau is composed of charm and grace, delicacy and curves. I hope you enjoy this little tribute.

hilosophy.  Mucha's art was based on a strong composition, sensuous curves derived from nature, refined decorative elements and natural colors.  Art Nouveau was to eradicate the dividing line between art and audience.  Everything could be and should be art.

iography.  Alphonse Maria Mucha (1860-1939) was born in 1860 in Ivancice, Moravia, which is near the city of Brno in the modern Czech Republic.  On January 1, 1895, he created a poster for Sarah Bernhardt's play, Gismonda.  Art Nouveau ("New Art" in French) can trace it's beginnings to about this time.