Know the Artist: Alphonse Mucha

[@Vikifox_]

I am the first time here but I feel like the woman in the video talking could be a Mucha Woman

[@travisk4215]

Exactly my thoughts

[@anndavidson287]

As an art student in late 60s Mucha was very well loved. Proved his art was timeless!! In 2024 still beautiful and people especially other artists are going to exhibitions of original posters of his. If I read his history I had forgotten his tragic end. RIP From Canada 🍁.

[@SoCal-ch7zy]

Learn how to set commas. Jeez

[@7kurisu]

One of my favourite artists, Prague is the place to go for art nouveau. Mucha was more than meets the eye

[@TheArtTourist]

Agreed! Thanks for the comment!

[@elissitdesign]

My absolute favorite too!

[@missnikin]

was he Mucha more than meets the eye?

[@CatLover-23]

@@TheArtTourist Fascinating.... Thank You.. Appreciate. 👍

[@PortugalZeroworldcup]

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[@jasondbirnstihl]

Alphonse was my great grandfather‘s cousin. This was a very charming and informative piece. Thank you!

[@TheArtTourist]

How cool! Thank you so much for watching!

[@dougg1075]

Love his art. No real lengthy documentary on KZbin about him.

[@marilynmitchell4252]

This is well worth watching by anyone that loves art! It contained intriguing details about Mucha and his work and made me want to visit the show.

[@TheArtTourist]

Thank you Marilyn!!!

[@jonathanbuckley6956]

@marilyn Mitchell oh really that nice to here that from you, it’s actually a beautiful comment from a beautiful lady like you I hope we can be friends of you don’t mind.

[@CatLover-23]

Definitely Worth the Watch.... Extremely Interesting.

[@kylerules1311]

Breathtaking angel explaining art.... this is just what I need

[@theresolutemind9538]

Absolutely my favorite artist/personality. Born in 1949, I'm 1/2 Czech.

[@TheArtTourist]

Right on!

[@wtfover1372]

I've been a true fan for a long time... I learned a lot here in under five minutes. Over to the watch later list with this one.... aaaagain.

[@ShekOlogy]

Was I the only one that had to slow the playback speed to understand everything she unpacked here? Super interesting all the same!

[@TheArtTourist]

Thanks! We’ve definitely taken this on board and slowed the pace of our newer videos :)

[@MADEekposha]

The kitty!!!! 😺😺😺😺😺😺 Love Mucha! Thanks for the video!

[@AurelienBayo]

Rich, clear, concise and well edited. Really a good format. Thank you for the great work! I used your video before visiting Poster House with my students at FIAF.

[@TheArtTourist]

That’s amazing! Thank you so much!!

[@AngusGiorgi]

It’s official. This is the best art channel on You Tube.

[@TheArtTourist]

Woohoo! Thank you :) New video out tomorrow!

[@EYEBALLKLOTT]

What poetry! I like speeches as often. Rare.

[@mawafellowhuman]

Wonderful to learn about the artist behind the well known posters. Thank you.

[@davidpharo]

Very enjoyable and informative, I hadn't previously appreciated how influential Mucha was. Thank you.

[@83vbond]

An excellent survey, thank you. Beautiful set design and lighting as well. Was looking for more info on him before deciding whether to travel to see an exhibition. Looks like it's worth it for sure. Perhaps unusual, but I love both Mucha and Patrick Nagel for the power in the women they drew. Decades and continents apart, they yet have a parallel.

[@juanevandermescht7203]

Thanks for doing my project!

[@JungleJoeVN]

This is my favorite commercial artist and I am also extremely fond of his other works and would love to travel to Prague to see them.

[@iWalkChris]

Nice kitty! Well done on the video Rachel! (and Jason)Thank you!

[@TheArtTourist]

Thank you!! 🙏

[@--Paws--]

He is the one and only style I aspire to capture ever since I've learned this style from the opening of Kingdom Hearts. The main character's likeness was emblazoned in a Mucha-esque motif as a stained glass design.

[@AirForceJuan2]

Subscribed. This channel was exactly what I have been looking for and I did not even know it. Very glad to have discovered this today after work. Everything works. The short format, the sure-handed curating of good representative works of the artist, the pace of the works depicted and yes of course the presentation was in most every way very easy on the eyes - which as well it should be as we are talking art here. Some famous artist mentioned something to the effect of the eye always turning towards beauty if I’ve not butchered even my attempt at paraphrasing thanks to my Lethean memory. Well here’s an apparent feast.

[@TheArtTourist]

How fantastic to hear, thank you so much! Glad you found us :) New video out this week!

[@miliamccoy5511]

I really loved your video! I'm writing a paper on Mucha and had no idea where to start. Glad I found this video thanks!

[@TheArtTourist]

Thank you so much! Awesome to hear that it was useful for your paper :) Good luck!

[@smellslikeus]

I saw that exhibit. It was exquisite.

[@andyrw]

This channel is dope. Art history is fascinating. The combination is legit, well done!

[@TheArtTourist]

Thank you!! ✨

[@PoseidonXIII]

Didn't know of the influence of Czech patterns!

[@captainege1]

You are amazing. Thank you for your effort.

[@TheArtTourist]

Thank you!

[@shalomk9708]

Love this channel ....especially love the cat :)))

[@TheArtTourist]

Jimmy cat says thank you!! 😸

[@shalomk9708]

@@TheArtTourist 🤩🤩

[@pierrelong6283]

thank you, beautiful video

[@antun88]

I really want to see these slav epics, they look insane.

[@turdlemadness8788]

Awesome! Love your videos, we watched some in my AP Art History class 💕

[@TheArtTourist]

Turdle Madness Thanks so much! Best wishes to you and your class!

[@johnmichael9713]

Great video! Thank you.

[@megwinslow1819]

I said "I need a 4 minute Mucha video" and opened my YT app. Thanks.

[@thermann9]

Very informative and well executed. You also have a perfect voice for narration.

[@TheArtTourist]

Thank you so much!

[@BillyMcBride]

Mucha and Klimt and others of that time seemed to stay away from using many of the darker colors in so many of their paintings, but I wonder why? Tiffany worked in illumination, literally, but Mucha's paintings also were iridescent, or at least on the lighter side, but not so much pastel as in some watercolorists' works. I think it could be the invention of the lightbulb, and mass lighting which accounts for these artists color-tastes, and their pallette goes well on elongated forms. Thanks for your video!

[@username_creates6991]

Uff Cant wait for moree! A very good video for learning about someone quick

[@davidturner4407]

Your videos are concise efficient fun. You take great care of your cat too.

[@pedrorubendelgadorodriguez5405]

Uno de los dibujantes más "Elegantes " , un ojo increíble, poesía, colores pasteles, inventvo , un trabajador de la vieja escuela ,etc

[@s.dparks3053]

Love this channel!!!!

[@gabrielmedina1791]

How come you don't have more subs?? Your channel is so good!! Keep it up!

[@TheArtTourist]

Thank you!! Will do :)

[@ericwayne8185]

Amazing and gorgeous posters! His paintings, such as his "Fate" of 1920 are also stunning. His sense of flat, linear design and composition is as good as it gets. If it weren't for the resistence I have towards nationalism, moralizing, and politics in art, I have a feeling I might find some of the Slav Epic phenomenal. The technique is exceptionally good, but ... ah ... the words is "propaganda". I wouldn't say he's guilty of it, but just a whiff I I tend to skitter away. He's a truly great artist. Very underrated due to politics, biases, and frivoulous fashion.

[@danielzajic6789]

It was at a time when every national minority in Europe wanted some recognition, so its understandable that this huge movement influenced him. Czechs were third biggest nationality in Austria-Hungary, pretty close to Austrians and Hungarians in population and Czech lands had the greatest economy and industry in the empire, but they were still seen as minors for centuries. His countrymen were calling for this art piece. I see nothing wrong on his proud czech spirit.

[@ericwayne8185]

@@danielzajic6789 It's just a question of subject matter for art. Art about the glory of a particular nation may only really appeal to others who share the same heritage. Are you interested in nationalistic art from Vietnam, for example?

[@danielzajic6789]

@@ericwayne8185 Ive seen some nationalistic artsy posters and I bought one when I was in Vietnam. If the art looks good to my eyes, I don't care if its about nations history, heritage and culture like Slav Epic. Plenty of famous painters and sculpters take inspiration from its nation history.

[@ericwayne8185]

@@danielzajic6789 Are you Czech?

[@danielzajic6789]

@@ericwayne8185 What my nationality has to do with my comment?

[@gavinpatton2160]

I love all your videos. Amazing.

[@TheArtTourist]

Thank you!! ✨

[@crayonfou]

Dang. I am a member of the posterhouse now. Missed this one

[@christianatterby4929]

Interresting chanel keep up the good work.

[@TheArtTourist]

Thank you!

[@TJS3]

1:20 "posters like goddess like women" Cat *that was my cue*

[@chonkerbonkers5496]

Binging your videos! Thank you for this content I needed in my life 🙏❤

[@mastermason552]

Never heard of this artist. Visually stunning Looks enspired with absinthe use.

[@toolatetocolonize]

I’d love to see your analysis of Frances Bacon. I love his art 😊

[@TheArtTourist]

You have good taste! Bacon is one of our favorites too. We plan to tackle him soon!

[@unprivatizedemocray]

So, I was looking for Mucha sources, and then briefly researched the painting at 1:08 (“The Wassail”, 1900) is probably inspired, if not actually produced by Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh, the wife of Charles Rennie Mackintosh. They married the same year of the painting. Cheers to your show, thank you!

[@TheArtTourist]

Yes! Almost identical to Margaret’s ‘ The May Queen’. We made a more recent video about Margaret and her sister Frances, who was also immensely talented but even lesser known. It’s such a shame, they’re the best!

[@unprivatizedemocray]

@@TheArtTourist I will do that (search your videos for Margaret), thanks. Happy Holidays to you!

[@TheArtTourist]

Thank you! You too!

[@davehall8584]

wonderful summary!

[@АнтонинаКовалёва-ш1з]

I thought you were Lily Collins (well, I'm definitely not the first to say it) You're beautiful!

[@TheArtTourist]

What a compliment! Thank you :)

[@rosemanwinter9003]

Oh，your cat is so cute🌸💕🌷❤️

[@thuggrandpa]

thank you for this video! I got an oracle card deck based on his work and I wanted to know more about the artist! I think he would have liked the deck of cards :)

[@barbarabullington3871]

I'm a kitty kat and I approved this message.

[@aguti1111]

I just found this video and your channel and I'm definitely here to stay! The information you give, the pace and your voice are perfect! (Also love the cat ❤️) All the best wishes, hope there's more videos to come

[@TheArtTourist]

Thank you so much!! (Jimmy the cat says thanks too). More videos are on the way!

[@johansejio9968]

Decorative art and practical design :)

[@nicywailey157]

Love the video, but main speaker talks so fast 😣

[@TheArtTourist]

We have corrected this issue in our more recent videos!

[@nicywailey157]

@@TheArtTourist thanks for letting me know 👍

[@EYEBALLKLOTT]

Goddamn incredible. 😲

[@michaelbenenson]

A profitable summary- again, ta. Two questions: would Beardsley have known Mucha's work -mposs through Wilde/Bernhardt etc? & aren't the foundations pof art nouveau pre-empted by the Japanese?

[@TheArtTourist]

Thank you! Good questions. I would think that Beardsley was at least familiar with Mucha’s work - he died in 1898 but he spent some time in France where Mucha was gaining significant traction. And yes! Art Nouveau was deeply influenced by ukiyo-e woodblock prints from Edo period Japan. We talk a bit more about this in our recent video on Hokusai!

[@michaelbenenson]

@@TheArtTourist Will get to Hokusai. Thank you.

[@jerma953]

very proud to be czech right now haha

[@chyl0764]

The man is a GOAT

[@dougg1075]

Oh man that cat scared me at the end:) nice video thanks

[@TheArtTourist]

He is pretty terrifying!

[@dougg1075]

SEVERAL CIRCLES I have a predator as well. Her name is Kit Kat Love:)

[@ordo2dan]

Crazy Good Videos. I got started with this one and moved on to your others. I think if you keep it up you will have a great following. Just curious as to how you get started on these videos? And great name. Do you mind sharing how you came up with it as well. Thanks for your time and good luck in all your endeavors.

[@TheArtTourist]

Thank you for the kind words! Our name comes from the title of a Kandinsky painting that we admire (more on that here www.guggenheim.org/artwork/1992). As for how we got started, we both deeply love art and have worked in the industry in various capacities, so we wanted to share our enthusiasm for these amazing artists!

[@serenhughes1523]

Wonderful video!

[@TheArtTourist]

Thank you Seren!!

[@creightonleerose582]

Thank you for info on one of my fave artists!.... ~You my dear have beautiful bone structure/cheek dimples/cheek-smile "Pillars"-(As I call them;)- And expressive means of presentation/speaking.... Is that your own kitty?....My feline consort is named Athena &/or Khava Barayeva...;) Thanks again & Be Well!

[@TheArtTourist]

Many thanks, glad you enjoyed the video! I am indeed lucky enough to cohabitate with Jimmy cat 😺

[@creightonleerose582]

@@TheArtTourist Yes you are! Beauty of a feline! He reminds me of one of my old feline friends... Keep up the wonderful works! Looking forward to more... Be Well, Huron/Creighton Lee Rose...;)

[@michaelbookout7561]

we'd like to know more about michael bookout artist

[@emojia9279]

Good video 👍

[@TheArtTourist]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@JohnLobello]

oh gawd. I've been teaching my graphic design class about Art Nouveau and pronouncing his name "Mucha" like you'd say "muchas gracias". wonderful video!

[@TheArtTourist]

Ah! Well, while I found that most native English-speakers pronounced it the way I do in the video, if it’s any consolation I’ve been told that I also mispronounce it according to native Czech speakers 🤷🏻‍♀️ Luckily his work speaks for itself!

[@matyashansel438]

Well, if you´d wish to pronounce his name indeed correctly, it would be CH as J as in Juan in Spanish. Native Czech advice:) Also, his official name is "Alfons" - Alphonse is just internationalized. But anyway, everyone still knows who we talk about whatever the version haha.

[@ianhlavac3495]

I love your cat 😹

[@nicolemontenegro3294]

I imagine Emily Copper presenting this conference.

[@artclubmeerut7921]

Please video available in hindi language capture

[@jdo333]

👏

[@davidniven719]

This girl is beautiful

[@AnjiDuff]

That was Margaret McIntosh not Charles

[@taetaestrawberry38]

the cat is so cuuuuute haha

[@TheArtTourist]

😸

[@juangonzales554]

Jimmy!

[@TheArtTourist]

😺

[@christinastephenson6779]

Would really like his name to be pronounced correctly. Like the info but too fast.

[@lukasnummer1]

I love his incredibly beautiful women.

[@Snotra-if7ml]

His last name is pronounced as ''mukha''...

[@barnabascee1889]

I'm seriously curious. Why is it popular to edit spaces where the narrator breathes? I really don't mind humans breathing. In fact, I prefer it. I find it disturbing to listen to narrative that sounds like a robot that never has to breathe. It's mentally tiring to listen to. Why am I the only who seems to feel this way?

[@TheArtTourist]

You’re not the only one! We don’t edit this way anymore. A few years back rapid editing was more popular (and we were still experimenting with our style), but we’ve since settled on a slower pace and more audible breaths between sentences.

[@barnabascee1889]

@@TheArtTourist Thank you for the honest reply.

[@kennethkarlbriones8261]

Came here after Katy Perry's never worn white video

[@michaelbenenson]

proof-reading - (poss through Wilde etc .... of art nouveau .....

[@binaweide3543]

👈🏾🍒😻❤😻🍒👉🏾

[@TheArtTourist]

🤚🎇🌛🐵🌜🎇✋

[@dougg1075]

Now you have 213. Peace

[@yellowrose9355]

Less charming presesnter & more Mucha images.

[@isamukim1693]

It would be nice if you pronounced his surname correctly. Actually, the Wikipedia shows the correct pronunciation: [ˈalfons ˈmuxa], that is «Mukha» not «Muka». Also here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2qvoKaKrteLfZI

[@omarmokhtar1968]

I have a serious crush for you 😍😍

[@alschmidt1560]

You really are so s t u n n i n g beautiful, Alphonse would ´ve loved to have you sitting as his favourite model !!

[@olycorn3459]

I feel like you only breathe 2 time in the whole video.

[@AngusGiorgi]

Lol. Paid cat actor at 4.55!

[@turblijura]

Alfons Mucha, Gustav Klimt, Aubrey Beardsley, Henry de Toulouse Lautrec, those were artists and creators. Not like modern shitters in to the jar.

[@simonapokorny9478]

Well done document, thank you. Just bit slower in speed of narrating please. BTW. You are a beautiful young lady, just like one of the ladies from the Misters, work, so speak slower next time.

[@TheArtTourist]

Have a look at our recent videos. It’s much slower now. Thanks!

[@willalwaystelehandler8450]

Slow down a little 🗣️

[@Xtafen]

You should talk more slowly. Otherwise good job.

[@leKatzMeow]

Omg I couldn't keep up with her fast talking! Sloooow down....

[@mirandamirae]

moo ha!

[@TheArtTourist]

Got you all in check! 🐄

[@sampcggray8353]

He was also Jewish!

[@fieryblumen4088]

T.T they never pronounce his name correctly its terrible. It honestly is uncomfortable to hear. CH is as one letter in our alphabet and it has a specific pronunciation. If you go on google translate select Czech language write in his name it will read it correctly. There is no ''K'' in his surname. Other then that nice video. Highly recommend using this on any artist to get their name right in their native languages or watch a documentary by people of artist's nationality. ^.^

[@The_Toxic_Avenger]

That's because it's not a sound many native English speakers are used to. I personally can't pronounce it very well either.

[@fieryblumen4088]

@@The_Toxic_Avenger Fair enough, i suppose somebody would have to teach people how to pronounce it. I have done it for my classmates. ^.^

[@robinmbirrellstudio]

In a college Art History class I was taught to pronounce it like “Muxa”, supposedly closest to Czech pronounciation? Anyone?

[@TheStravaiger]

@@robinmbirrellstudio the CH in Czech is pronounced like a stronger H in English, like... more throaty. Just type Mucha on Google translate, the pronunciation is accurate :)

[@danielzajic6789]

@@robinmbirrellstudio Here you've got the exact right pronunciation en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Cs-Alfons_Mucha.ogg Letter Ch is pronounced similarly as “J” in José.

[@wemovedtothebigisland1910]

I love your channel but wish you’d speak slower!

[@TheArtTourist]

Check out our newer content. She speaks way slower.

[@MayorofDinosaurIsland]

very well done but you speak way way too fast, enjoy the moment