Cross cultural dialogue in decorative arts: an analysis of the artistic styles of alphonse mucha and zhang guangyu

Abstract

Decorative art transcends time and space and has a wide impact. This study focuses on Alphonse Mucha and Zhang Guangyu. The former is a representative of the Art Nouveau movement, integrating Eastern aesthetics with Western traditions; The latter is a pioneer in modern Chinese decoration, combining elements of both Chinese and Western art. By comparing the two, we can explore the similarities, differences, and integration of decorative arts in Eastern and Western cultures.