As the title of David Bailey's earlier monograph "Bailey'sDemocracy" suggests, the legendary British photographer likes tobring the same quality of attention to each of his subjects,irrespective of their fame or reputation: "I treat the boy down atthe post office like the president of Russia, and the president ofRussia like the boy down at the post office." "David Bailey's Eye"presents a choice selection of Bailey's photographs--mostly inblack-and-white, some in color--spanning the years between 1962 and2008, the breadth of Bailey's career. His egalitarian stance, oftenindicated by a conspicuous absence of props and a minimal approachto lighting, enables the photographer to tease from his subjectstraits which more formal portraits would lack: the warm benevolenceof I.M. Pei for example, the exuberance of John Galliano or thebrooding look of Jean-Michel Basquiat. Bailey's eye surveys thegamut of humankind, from celebrities to people far from celebrityorbits, examining each of his subjects for the moment

Ballerina Belle is giving a royal performance tonight,but there's lots to do bufore the show begins!

Strokes of genius: the magic of Monet... Claude Monet (1840–1926) was both the most typical and the most individual painter associated with the Impressionist movement. His long life and extraordinary work were dedicated to a pictorial exploration of the sensations which reality, and in particular landscape, offer the human eye. Monet’s poplars, grain stacks, Rouen Cathedral, and waterlily paintings — among the most beloved works of the Impressionist period — were created long before the currents of the contemporary avant-garde and had an inestimable influence on the development of modern art. This book traces the life’s work of one of art history’s most beloved painters.

Japanese woodblock prints of the Edo period (16151868) were the products of a highly commercialised and competitive publishing industry. Their content was inspired by the vibrant popular culture that flourished in Edo (Tokyo). At any given time scores of publishers competed for the services of the leading artists of the day. Publishers and artists displayed tremendous ingenuity in finding ways to sustain demand for prints and to to circumvent the restrictions placed upon them by government censorship. Japanese woodblock prints have long been appreciated in the West for their graphic qualities but their content has not always been fully understood. In recent years, publications by scholars in Japan, Europe and the United States have made possible a more subtle appreciation of the imagery encountered in them. This book draws upon this recent scholarship to explain how those who first purchased these prints would have read them. Through stunning new photography of both well-known and rarely published work

Peer Gynt and other Arrangements of Own Works Norwegian Flok Songs and Dances.

Chopin's piano works, renowned for their technical brilliance, also invariably project the composer's mercurial moods. Their complex emotional content often lies close to the surface: a sparkling and graceful passage may be tinged with melancholy, a dark moment may be crowned with a note of triumph. This superb collection of fifteen of Chopin's works for piano reflects these compelling qualities in some of the greatest piano compositions of the Romantic period. Foremost among them is perhaps the magnificent Fantasy in F Minor, Op. 49. Here,too, are the often-performed Barcarolle, Op. 60, and Berceuse, Op. 57; the Allegro de Concert, Op. 46, and the Andante spianato, Op. 22; and ten other works.

This major new work comprises more than 1,000 images that highlight the beauty, subtlety, simplicity or complexity of textiles created around the world. The juxtaposition of historical and contemporary examples highlights the skill and imagination of textile designers throughout history, as well as the remarkable range of achievements. Thematic illustrated sections present in-depth knowledge and sweeping insights into the role textiles have played throughout all human civilization, and illuminate the ways in which structure or surface decoration or embellishment enhance this most tactile of arts. With a definitive text by Mary Schoeser, drawing together knowledge gathered over a liftime of immersion in the textile arts, no other book in the vast literature on the subject has so comprehensively celebrated the spectacular and enduring appeal of textiles.

The Understanding Art series provides the student or non-specialized reader with a basic introduction to a period or movement by presenting a wide-ranging selection of artists and their works, illustrated by full-color reproductions and discussed in relation to each other and the period or movement they represent. Comprehensive in scope and inviting in design, these books are as appealing for browsing as they are for research. Supplements school curriculum in art. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title. The growth and development of Impressionism is fully described and illustrated in this handsome, comprehensive volume. The lives of the founders of the movement and their followers are revealed through a knowledgeable text and 352 full-color reproductions. Here is the story of one of the most popular schools of art, one that continues to fascinate and enchant us. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Rome as we know it is largely a creation of the Renaissance,restructured and risen anew from a neglected medieval town. Thisbook traces the extraordinary works of painting, sculpture andarchitecture commissioned by Rome's church and civic nobility aspart of their rival bids for power and prestige. With the aid of118 illustrations, most of them in colour, Loren Partridge chartsthe course of Rome's transformation into the most magnificentshowpiece of the Catholic world.

Authoritative Russian editions of 3 concert-hall mainstays: the "1812" Overture, Op. 31, among the best loved of all classical compositions; the very popular Marche Slave, Op. 32; and Francesca da Rimini, Op. 32, a poignant and dramatic tone poem, considered one of the composer's finest works.

Fine selection of plates from rare catalog — advertising elegantly illustrated fiber wood carvings, moldings, and furniture trimmings — depict wood carvings, mouldings, and furniture trimmings. Includes 538 black-and-white illustrations of borders, garlands, and other decorative elements, ideal for use by artists, designers, woodworkers, and other craftspeople.

With photographer Michael Freeman and author Sharon Leece, visitformal, more traditional metropolitan apartments featuringpriceless antique furniture, see examples of Shanghai Art Deco andthe unique Peranakan shop house, as well as modern manifestationsof China Style-clubs sumptuously furnished with glittering fabricsand Chinese design motifs, minimalist glass houses, restaurantswith a cultural-revolution flair, the China doll interior, and manymore. The images were photographed in locations as diverse asShanghai and Anhui in China, New York and Minneapolis in the USA,in Hong Kong, Singapore and other Southeast Asian destinations.

Near-complete collection of great English composer's keyboard compositions, including the 8 suites, the core of his keyboard works. Also included are many miscellaneous one-movement pieces: airs, trumpet tunes (for harpsichord solo), grounds, preludes, dances, etc. Edited with a preface by noted music scholar William Barclay Squire.

Elliott Erwitt’s glimpses of New York City are sometimes gritty, sometimes elegant, yet always true to life. His monochromatic tribute to the Big Apple contains all the shadings of this vital metropolis. Capturing the true diversity that makes this city great, this selection of images spans Erwitt’s career, including many previously unseen works from the ’50s and ’60s. It is a memorable tribute to a great city and a reflection of a great photographer’s genius. Born in Paris in 1928, Elliott Erwitt arrived in the U.S. in the late 1930s. Establishing himself in the ’40s and ’50s as a leading magazine photographer, he joined the prestigious Magnum agency in 1953. In addition to his work in magazines, he achieved great success as an advertising photographer and filmmaker. He currently lives in New York City.

The pool can be the most magical spot in some houses, invitingleisure, relaxation, and daydreaming. It is an approach betweennature and civilization. Dream Pools is a collection of pools fromall over the world that vary widely in size and design. Theseidyllic settings will appeal to the aspiration of designers anddaydreamer alike.

Two of Saint-Sa ns' most popular works appear in this affordable volume. First composed in song form, Danse Macabre was later rewritten as a symphonic poem about the dance of death. Havanaise is among the most challenging violin and orchestra pieces. Based on the Cuban dance.

David Smick keeps a low profile, but experts consider him oneof the most insightful financial market strategists in the world.For more than two decades, he has conferred with central bankersand advised top Wall Street executives and investors. The World Is Curved picks up where Thomas Friedman’s The World IsFlat left off, taking listeners on an insider’s tour through theprivate offices of central bankers, finance ministers, even primeministers. Smick reveals how today’s risky environment came tobe—and why the mortgage mess is a symptom of potentially far moredevastating trouble. He wrestles with the two questions oneveryone’s mind: How bad could things really get in today’svolatile economy? And what can we do about it? The World Is Curved is the rare work that speaks simultaneouslyto the Wall Street, Washington, and London elite, yet its aptstorytelling shows Main Street readers how to survive in theseturbulent times. “The World Is Curved is...essential...for those who w

These popular concertos, both written in 1811, follow in the classical tradition of Mozart while showcasing the clarinet's new technical possibilities. Cornerstones of the repertoire, they appear here for the 1st time in a single volume. This authoritative edition of these works promises insightful delights for performers and listeners alike.

Looking at paintings is a series of books designed to present many different painters'views of a single subject.Here is a visual feast of paintings,each of which shows us something about what great artists see when they paint. In Seascapes,Peggy Roalf leads readers on a personal gallery tour of nineteen favorite paintings of the sea and its surroundings.The paintings are as varied as the weather on the oceans of the world.From a seventeenth-century painting that shows the great warrior Ulysses entering a harbor during the Trojan War to paintings from the twentieth century showing the sea as a destructive force that is never truly mastered,each artist's vision and interpretation of the sea is unique.Respect for the power of the ocean is the only constant. To see through the eyes of many of the world's greatest painters is to see with the imagination as well.Cbildren in the LOOKING AT PAINTINGS series is a book that inspires young readers to observe their world and to use their imagination to see like a

Illustrated by Michael Freeman's photography and commentary,this volume is the first thorough-going compendium of the designrevolution currently under way in the Orient. It demonstrates howimaginative architects and designers are re-interpretingtime-honored styles in new and exciting forms, using diverseimagery - from the breathtaking city-scapes of Beijing and Shanghaito the intricacy of design motifs - to convey the flavour of21st-century Asia. The book includes workby a raft of innovative young Asian designers and architects,including Xhang X in and her award-winning Commune by the GreatWall. Westerners will have much to learn from Oriental conceptualapproaches to space, so clearly explained in this book, which formsa unique source of information and inspiration for all thoseconcerned with the art of stylish modern living.

Many of the most frequently played and best-loved pieces in organ literature appear here — J. S. Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D Minor; Liszt's Prelude and Fugue on BACH; Franck's Pièce héro Mozart's Fantasia in F Minor (K.594); Buxtehude's Prelude, Fugue and Chaconne; Mendelssohn's Sonata in F Minor, Op. 65, No. 1; and many others.

This photo atlas is ideal for anyone interested in human anatomy and physiology. Its stunning array of high quality imagery is enhanced by a solid scientific presentation of the principles of the human structure and function. Body systems, orientation, surface anatomy and histology are all fully covered, making this one of the most comprehensive visual guides available.

Unfortunately, his tragic death a scant two months later prevented Mozart from ever realizing the full accuracy of this observation made a few performances after the cool reception given The Magic Flute at its Viennese premiere. In May 1791, Mozart's friend Emanuel Schikaneder commissioned The Magic Flute.In keeping with the popular level of his theater, Schikaneder himself supplied Mozart with the libretto about the rescue of a good fairy's daughter from a wicked magician by a hero armed with a magic flute. After a good deal of the music was written, composer and librettist, both Freemasons, grafting Masonic ideals onto the plot, transformed a simple fairy tale into a moralistic allegory, and a Singspiel into one of the world's greatest operas. This handsome, moderately priced volume, reprinted directly from an authoritative edition, will enable musicians, music students and opera lovers to gain a fuller appreciation of Mozart's mastery of operatic language, orchestral color and dramatic expression.