One of the earliest of Verdi's operas remaining in the repertory, Rigoletto was a success from its first production in 1851 in Venice. Based on Victor Hugo's Le Roi s'amuse, the libretto appealed to Verdi immensely: in later years, he claimed it was the best that had ever come his way. In the story of the tragic jester and his daughter, Verdi found a subject magnificently suited to his talents. Grove's Dictionary notes: "The music is like a flood, carrying all before it. It is remarkable for bold characterization, for superbly effective dramatic strokes and for variety of eolour and atmosphere." Those qualities have kept the work in the forefront of the operatic repertoire for more than a century. This Dover volume, reproduced from the standard edition, offers a golden opportunity to legions of opera lovers to have the complete score of this masterpiece in an attractive, inexpensive format. Unabridged Dover (1992) republication of the Italian edition published in Milan in 1914. Lists of characters and ins

For centuries books have contained and presented theinformation that has allowed humankind to study and interpret theworld. As the written word has become readily available throughdifferent media, contemporary artists have increasingly beenexploring the interplay between the function, structure, and formatof books-literally deconstructing them using scalpels andknives. BOOK ART is a stunning documentation of current art.installation, and design created with and from books.Thefascinating range of examples, which is as diverse as booksthemselves, Offers eloquent proof that-despite digital media'sinroads as sources of text information - the book's legacy as acarrier of ideas and commumcation is being expanded today in thecreative realm.

Franz Sclubert's piano pieces for four bands are among the most varied and significant works in the entire repertoire. Schubert wrote more of tbese works than any other major composer, and generations of teachurs, students and con- cert musicians have enjoyed their enduring beauty and vitality. Included in this volume are 15 of Selmbert's best and most popular titles, taken from the definitive Breitkopf g" Hairtel Schubert-Gesamrntausgrtbe. Composed between 1818 and 1828, they include the tremendously popular Military Marcbes, Op. 51 (of which the D Major is a striking and familiar melody); the famed "Grand Duo" Sonata in C Major, Op. 140; the Fantasia in F Minor, Op. 103 (written only a few months before Sclmbert's death, it is one of the most famous and elegantly expressive works in the genre) ; Variations in A-flat Major on an Original Theme, Op. 35; Andantino Varid in B Minor on French Motifs, Op. 84, No. 1; Fugue in E Minor, Op. 152; and a delightful array of landler, polonaises and vari

This world-famous series of neoclassical illustrations, carefully copied from ancient vases and statuary, depicts everything from headdresses and sandals to a warrior's armor and a priestess' robes. In addition to Greek and Roman apparel, drawings portray clothing styles of the Phrygians, Egyptians, Etruscans,and Persians. Helmets, chariots, musical instruments, and other objects are also shown. Included in the set are: One CD-ROM containing 380 high-quality, permission-free images scanned at 600 dpi and saved in six different formats(TIFF, PICT, EPS, BMP, as well as Internet-ready JPEG and GIF) A large-format 48-page book with every image on the CD-ROM printed large and clearly and numbered for easy reference Also included on the CD-ROM is Dover Design Manager, a simple graphics editing program for Windows. Ideal for craftwork, this rich collection of designs will be valued as well by artists, designers, students, and enthusiasts of antiquity.

Composed for celebrations from Christmas to Epiphany and first produced in Leipzig in 1734 35, Bach's Christmas Oratorio unfolds movingly in a set of six cantatas unified by a single narrative recounting the birth of Christ. Traditional passages from the Gospels of Luke and Matthew are presented in recitative, interspersed with arias and choruses that provide powerful emotional and contemplative responses to the story. Among the most famous segments of the Christmas Oratorio are the great opening ehorns, "Jauehzet, frohlocket!," the beautiful pastoral Sinfonia, the bass aria "Grosser Herr, und starker Konig," the alto aria "Schlafe, mein Liebster" and the dosing chorus, "Nun seid ihr wohl geroehen." This masterpiece of sacred music, for centuries a favorite of concert audiences and church congregations throughout the Christmas season, has been reprodueed directly from the authoritative Bach Gesellschaft edition published by Breitkopf & HS.rtel.

Of the man considered his artistic and spiritual successor, Schumann wrote: "'It seemed to me ……that……a musician would inevitably appear to whom it was vouchsafed to give the highest and most ideal expression to the tendencies of our time And he has come, a young man over whose cradle Graces and Heroes stood watch. His name is Johannes Brahms." By 1853 Brahms had emerged as a force in music, and would afterwards be aeknowledged as the greatest master of the symphonic form of the last half of the century. In that generation of composers, only Dvorak （for whom he had a special regard and to whom he gave invaluable aid） produced as much chamber music as the prolific Brahms. This prodigious outpouring, perhaps more than any other aspect of Brahms's oeuvre, provides a clear and uninterrupted view of his artistic development. Here reproduced in this handsome, inexpensive volume is a superb seleetion of chamber works masterful compositions by Brahms, written for violin, viola, cello and piano.

Michelangelo’s classic David is one of the world’s most recognizable sculptures, a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance that is also a pop-culture icon. In Michelangelo’s David, this timeless work is presented in an intriguing new light, with breathtaking original photographs and insightful writing. Antonio Paolucci, noted art historian and curator at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence, revisits the biblical story to rediscover David’s personality, while reconstructing the milestones that marked Michelangelo’s creation of this magnificent work. Sumptuous photographs—some never before published—by renowned photographer Aurelio Amendola capture David’s precise carving, the elegant pose, and the grace of the modeling, revealing every detail of the statue as well as the wonder of the whole.

Designers are always looking to give their work the creative edge required to get noticed in a sea of marketing and promotion. To achieve this, they must be market savvy, innovative, and possess up-to-date production know-how. The Little Book of Big Promotions is packed with content that offers creative inspiration. It offers hundreds of design ideas, insight into the creative process and execution, and the tools and information needed to make the right production decisions. Project details are highlighted and de*ive text dissects the essential design elements that make each promotion unique and effective. This book will enable seasoned professionals and less-experienced designers to choose the right options for their job, budget, ability, and the market they are trying to reach.

These eye-catching ornaments and designs, selected from rare, turn-of-the-century printers' catalogs, depict a rich treasury of subjects--from ornate frames, scrollwork, and headpieces to banners, wreaths, and a vast array of charming figurative illustrations. Included in the set are: One CD-ROM containing 664 high-quality, permission-free images scanned at 600 dpi and saved in six different formats (TIFF, PICT, EPS, BMP, as well as Internet-ready JPEG and GIF) A large-format 48-page book with every image on the CD-ROM printed large and clearly and numbered for easy reference Also included on the CD-ROM is Dover Design Manager, a simple graphics editing program for Windows. A splendid source of immediately usable art and a nearly inexhaustible supply of permission-free graphics, this cornucopia of illustrations will delight and inspire artists, designers, and hobbyists. Original Dover (2005) publication. One CD-ROM and paperbound book. 664 black-and-white illustration

You'll be amazed by what's happened since "10x10_2". Green architecture has gone from novelty to necessity, walls have gone from necessary to optional, hula hoops have become a building material. Local is the new international. Architecture is the new art. The 100 architects featured in this volume, the latest in our successful "10x10" series, are pushing the boundaries of design and redefining the very meaning of architecture: a building sliced in half in order to design the space in between; a one-ton floating object of seeming weightlessness; a high-end shop in downtown Seoul covered entirely in vegetation; and, a skyscraper that seems to disappear on sunny days. This is architecture as you've never seen it before. "10x10_3" is a comprehensive and global view of new architecture, presenting the work of 100 up-and-coming architects from around the world, selected by 10 of the best-informed critics, curators, and architects. They include Joseph Grima (USA); Kengo Kuma (Japan); Peter Schmal (Germany); and Ai

This handsome compilation features major works by distinguished Russian composers Alexander Scriabin and Anton Rubinstein in a single full-score edition drawn from authoritative sources. In the mid-nineteenth century, the development of the Russian piano concerto was left largely to Rubinstein. Of his five surviving concertos, the Fourth emerged as a powerful vehicle for both virtuoso soloist and orchestra in an arresting work that has remained in the concert repertoire since its first appearance. In fact, so great was its impact on the Russian scene that Tchaikovsky's immortal First Piano Concerto---composed a decade later---carries its strong influence in every movement. Rubinstein's Fourth was a product of his mature years, but Scriabin's Concerto,Op. 20--composed three decades later--was a youthful work, reminiscent ofthe composer's early idol, Frederic Chopin, and highlighted by the same sort ofinventive, glittering passagework. Scriabin's piece created a uniquely new chamber-music co

The five Beethoven piano concertos have long been staples of the pianist's repertoire and are perennial favorites of concert audiences. Here in one convenient volume are all five, reproduced directly from the authoritative Breitkopf & H~rtel edition, including most of the composer's own cadenzas. These concertos reveal the steady development of Beethoven's mastery of pianistic and orchestral resources through his early and middle periods. The first two, No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15 (1795), and No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 19 (before 1793), reflect the youthful exuberance of Beethoven's earlier style. No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37 (1800), is "one of the most successful embodiments of Beethoven's 'C Minor mood' " (New Grove Dictionary) and No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58 (1805-1806), is considered a milestone in concerto development. No. 5 in E-fiat Major, Op. 73 ("Emperor," 1809), clearly illustrates Beethoven's further innovations in concerto structure. Pianists, musicians, conductors, students seeking to lea

At the age of 26, Katsuya Iwamoto established EMBODY DESIGN - the name of his office also representing the foundational concept of his designs, as 'embody' means to give concrete form to an idea. He believes that his creations can bring people together, generate communication, and build a space that people can admire; for this reason, there is no meaning in merely creating a beauitful surface. His job, instead, is to incorporate the five senses and the mind to realise an idea, making people happy through his designs. Text in English and Japanese.

The paintings of the Musée dOrsay. An exceptional collection. Built up over time through purchases by the state, donations and bequests from artists, collectors and patrons, and also thanks to an active acquisitions policy, the Musée dOrsays collection of pictures today constitutes an exceptional holding represented by the greatest names and schools of painting between 1848 and 1914: - official art (history painting, portraits and classic landscapes); - symbolism (Moreau, Puvis de Chavannes, Redon); - realism (Courbet, Fantin-Latour); - the Barbizon school (Corot, Millet, Rousseau); - impressionism (Caillebotte, Cézanne, Degas, Manet, Monet, Pissarro, Renoir, Sisley); - post-impressionism (Seurat, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Toulouse-Lautrec); - the Nabis (Bonnard, Denis, Vuillard). For its new hanging in the picture galleries, the Musée dOrsay is highlighting its extraordinary masterpieces to offer the public an increasingly complete yet fresh survey of that fruitful and varied era, one of the most creativ

This handsome collection of stained glass patterns contains scores of simple but elegant designs for sidelights, fanlights, and transoms. Easily adaptable to the many different architectural and decorating styles popular today, the rectangular, circular, and half-circle designs depict a variety of subjects—from trellised roses, soaring birds, and bouquets of tulips to geometric images and abstract configurations. Included in the set are： One CD-ROM containing 176 high-quality, permission-free images——151 black-and-white images scanned at 600 dpi and saved in six different formats (TIFF, PICT, EPS, BMP, as well as Internet-ready JPEG and GIF) and 25 color images scanned at 300 dpi and saved in TIFF format A large-format 72-page book with every image on the CD-ROM printed large and clearly for easy reference Graphic artists will find this set an excellent source of inspiration; workers in stained glass and other crafts will find the striking images easily adaptable for use in a variety

Rembrandt was an exceptional seventeenth-century painter in that he did not limit himself to one genre. He challenged the artistic standards in all genres, including that of painting landscapes. Rembrandt s earliest landscapes were not so much realistic depictions of the world around him, which was a typical characteristic of his drawings, but representations of maginary surroundings. In his studio he combined landscape elements from various sources, completely from his imagination. In other landscapes Rembrandt stayed closer to home: these paintings show more local features, probably inspired by the realistic motifs he sketched during his strolls in the surroundings of Amsterdam. To mark the Rembrandt Year, all of his landscapes will be exhibited together for the first time in Stedelijk Museum De Lakenhal.

Textiles Now celebrates international contemporary textile design focusing on fabric and fiber designs from the past five years that have been created for use in decorative art fashion and interior design. Lavishly illustrated with photographs showing the textiles and where appropriate their end use in context. Clear captions provide information on the contributing artists their techniques and inspirations enabling a deeper critical understanding and appreciation of the medium. Organized into three sections embracing constructed textiles dyed painted and printed textiles and stitched and mixed-media textiles the images are arranged to make an impressive visual statement. The book includes over 400 images from around 100 textile and fiber artists ranging from new graduates to experienced practitioners making an indispensable reference for anyone with a passion for textiles—whether student professional or hobbyist. It will also appeal to those with an interest in color and pattern including arti

This remarkable book brings together in one sturdy, yet inexpensive volume four of the most memorable and frequently played sets of works for the piano by Enrique Granados (1867-1916), one of Spain's greatest modern composers. They are reprinted here from early editions. The piano suite Goyescas, first performed in Barcelona in 1911, would bring Granados his greatest, most enduring suceess. In each of its six pieces, the composer employs wild, insistent melody and highly individual rhythm, harmony and coloring to create dramatic impressions of paintings by Goya, to whose work Granados was deeply drawn. The exquisite Spanish Dances, a suite of early works, were much admired by the leading composers of the day, among them Massenet, Saint-SaOns and Grieg, not only for their distinctive musical qualities, but also for the new direction in Spanish music which they heralded. They remain today perhaps the most performed of Cranados' work. Less well known in America are the beautiful Escenas poOticas and

Modern Asian Living features the new wave of Pan-Asian interior design that draws elements from Japanese Zen style, opulent Thai style, the best of Bali, and more. This book serves as a showcase for Asia's hottest young designers, artists, gallery owners, and furniture makers. It features floral arrangements by the world-renowned Sakul Intakul, furniture from Ou Baholyodin, artworks from Christian Liaigre, and paintings from prominent Asian artists. Ideas and tips for decorating leap off the pages, while the overall aesthetic will interest anyone enthusiastic about modern Asian style.

The viewing public’s image of Weegee is of the prototypical New York tabloid news photographer: tough, garrulous and on the scene, ready to cover two murders in one night. But the inventive Jewish immigrant Arthur Fellig (1899-1968), who assumed the self-mocking nickname Weegee, was also one of the most original and creative photographers of the twentieth century. His work for The New York Times, the Herald Tribune, World-Telegram, Daily News, Post, Journal-American and Sun, his images of the masses at Coney Island, the confrontation of wealth and poverty at opening night at the opera, and the aftermath of brutal crime scenes are, by now, classics. But beyond the iconic images that have been so widely circulated, what do we know of Weegee the photographer--his history, his methods, his meaning? Drawing on ICP's unique archive of nearly 20,000 prints by this celebrated master, Unknown Weegee presents 120 photographs that have never been made available to the public. They reveal a politically astute and witty