ALFONS MUCHA

At the beginning of the 20th century, when Mucha went to the United States for four years as a lecturer, the world-famous poster des igner, Art-Nouveau book illustrator, designer, photographer and painter was greeted with enthusiasm. Mucha is regarded as one of the most important representatives of Jugendstil/ he knew how to move between the various genres more skilfully than virtually any othe r artist of his day.