The Bridges of New York Alphonse Maria Mucha (1860–1939) is

Alphonse Maria Mucha (1860–1939) is perhaps best known for his posters of Sarah Bernhardt and magnificent decorative panels such as "The Seasons" — works that continue to grow in popularity and value as the resurgence of interest in Art Nouveau increases

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The Bridges of New York Alphonse Maria Mucha (1860–1939) isNew York City boasts more spectacular bridges than any other city in the world. From the Gothic stone arches and gossamer steel webbing of the Brooklyn Bridge (perhaps the greatest engineering achievement of the 19th century), to the Verrazano Narrows the world's longest suspension bridge when completed in 1964 more than 75 bridges span the city's waterways. This book is a stirring text and picture tribute to these awe inspiring structures. Beginning