Later he designed a pavilion for the World's Fair in 1900, and eventually devoted 18 years to painting the "Slav Epic," a series of 20 large canvases depicting the history of his people.
He was born in Ivancice, Moravia, and spent his earlier years as a choir boy and musician. When he figured out that paintings were created by people, he ran off to Paris to study art. His first patron had him paint murals. Later he designed a pavilion for the World's Fair in 1900, and eventually devoted 18 years to painting the "Slav Epic," a series of 20 large canvases depicting the history of his people. However, he is best known for his postcards, panneaux, and advertisement posters in a distinctive "new" style. FTP name this artist, who helped spark the Art Nouveau movement.
He was born in Ivancice, Moravia, and spent his earlier years as a choir boy and musician.
{Alphonse} {Mucha}