Innovation and inspiration in today's museum architecture Star architects from Zaha Hadid to Herzog & de Meuron have shaken up the formerly staid world of museum architecture, bringing bravura to new buildings and extensions. But the trend for new museums to opt for bold contemporary architecture goes well beyond the stunning work of Renzo Piano or Tadao Ando. Many less well-known architects have also designed remarkable places to exhibit art and artifacts. Some have provoked controversy, like Mexican architect Teodoro González de León's University Museum of Contemporary Art on the sprawling UNAM (National Autonomous University of Mexico) campus. Others have been warmly welcomed, like the sweeping, light-filled Art Gallery of Ontario Extension by Toronto-born Frank O. Gehry, his first commission in his native city. Others point out new horizons for reclaiming brownfield sites and reviving derelict industrial structures: Nicholas Grimshaw's conversion of a disused 1960s blast furnace into Horno 3, a welco

Convenient, inexpensive edition includes Grieg's own arrangements of Peer Gynt Suites Nos. 1 and 2; the 4 Norwegian Dances, Op. 35; Waltz-Caprices, Op. 37 and "Wedding Day at Troldhaugen," Op. 65, No. 6. Reproduced from the authoritative C. F. Peters edition.

Valuable reference includes accurate illustrations of flora and fauna found throughout the United States. More than 65 forest animals are depicted, along with approximately 70 varieties of trees and shrubs. Ideal for adding an authentic touch to print projects and for classroom activities. 173 black-and-white illustrations.

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

Twenty-five traditional folk songs, plus 19 songs written in the folk style by 20th-century composers such as Shostakovich, Knipper, and Zakharov. Each of the songs appears with a vocal line, full piano accompaniment, and guitar chords. The lyrics are shown in the original Cyrillic, in transliteration, and in an English translation.

Treasury of 83 best-loved pieces in authoritative editions: Beethoven's Für Elise, Chopin's "Minute" Waltz and Polonaise "Militaire," Debussy's Clair de Lune, Liszt's Liebestraum No. 3, Mozart's Turkish Rondo, Ravel's Pavane for a Dead Princess, plus works by Grieg, Granados, Haydn, Satie, Tchaikovsky and many more. Most pieces fairly brief, well within reach of intermediate players.

This updated edition, which includes a new chapter about art in the 1980s, explores artwork of the 20th century, from 1900 to the present day. The text examines the motives behind the main developments, and argues that they are serious and intelligent attempts to make art honest and significant. The author aims to help the reader form a relaxed and sympathetic relationship to art, while providing information and biographical details about some 200 artists. The illustrations, taken from many sources, are fully integrated with the text in order to provide easy reference and consultation. Norbert Lynton worked for some years as Director of Exhibitions for the Arts Council of Great Britain.

The more you know about classical music, the more you love it.Now, thanks to "Classical Music For Dummies," you can achieve awhole new level of insight into both the composers and thecompositions that have made classical music one of the greataccomplishments of humankind. "Classical Music For Dummies" doesn'tassume that you have a degree in musicology -- or even that youtook a course in music appreciation. Rather, the multimediallygifted David Pogue and renowned conductor Scott Speck explainclassical music in terms you can understand, and they describemusical elements so that you can hear them for yourself. Areference you can dip into at any point, "Classical Music ForDummies" covers such topics as The various forms that classicalmusic takes -- from symphonies to string quartets What goes onbehind the scenes and on stage to fill a concert hall with greatclassical music How to recognize, by sight and by sound, the manyinstruments that make up an orchestra The nuts and bolts ofclassical music -- from rhythm to

Choose from a lush array of highly embellished ornaments, including individual decorations, rosettes, and borders. This generous selection of 188 black-and-white engravings features florals and foliates, fruit, birds, shells, and other dazzling images. Reproduced from hard-to-find 17th- and 18th-century sources, these unusual images will enliven any project.

An in-depth study of Koons's entire oeuvre to date. Unlimited popular edition. From kinky to kitsch to conceptual, Jeff Koons s art is anything but conformist. Since he stirred up the art world establishment in the 1980s with his unapologetic basketball sculptures and stainless steel toy blow-ups, Koons has been known as somewhat of a bad boy a reputation he confirmed in the early 90s via works depicting him having sex with then-wife Cicciolina, the Italian porn star-cum-politician. Following this torrid phase, he changed gears to produce the gargantuan Puppy, the 43-foot tall floral terrier that now resides at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain. Koons s exploitation of the banal, in the aggrandizement and/or embodiment of kitsch and pop imagery, has become his trademark; detractors may delight in their naysaying, but Koons s work commands millions at auction and his position at the forefront of contemporary art is indisputable. This exhaustive monograph begins with a biographical essay by In

In his Fifth Symphony, Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) moved on from the song-oriented works of his "Wunderhorn" period to take up the challenges of the purely instrumental symphony. It was a move that brought to the fore the Austrian composer's genius for discovering fresh and convincing formal solutions for his musical aims. Without a specific dramatic "program" or narrative line, the Fifth Symphony moves forward in vivid, emotionally compelling musical shapes that begin in funereal gloom and build to climactic expressions of heroic triumph and ultimate joy. In his Sixth Symphony, Mahler continued to explore the potential of the instrumental symphony, but followed an opposite dramatic course to that of the Fifth, this time building to a series of shattering climaxes implying ultimate defeat and death. Both of these deeply moving works, composed between 1901 and 1906, are today among the most performed symphonic works in the orchestral repertoire. Both symphonies are reprinted here from authoritative full-scor

The greatest French organist of his day, Widor (1844–1937) composed 10 organ "symphonies" — actually solo compositions usually consisting of 6 or 7 short movements, that treat the organ as a kind of self-contained orchestra. Series II includes Symphonies 6–8, Symphonie "Gothique" and Symphonie "Romane." Frequently performed today. Glossary of French terms.

Creating high impact packaging is a critical element in the merchandising of any product. Not only must packaging grab the attention of consumers, it must help to establish brand identity and make a lasting impression. Not only must shape, graphics and color choices convey the right feeling, they must also be compatible with retail spaces where they will be displayed. "Simply Packaging" provides examples of the hottest packaging design from around the world employing both sophisticated technology and traditional handicraft for cosmetics, food and beverages, CD and album covers, POP displays and more.

In this new book author Chris Buckley provides a basic introduction to the subject for those readers even with little or no acquaintance with Tibetan art, by outlining types, decor, uses and iconography in a clear manner. One follows Buckley on his own inquiry into Tibetan art and culture, inspired by the themes of Tibetan furniture. The chapters are well illustrated with numerous contemporary photos from various parts of Tibet depicting furniture in situ in monasteries and private homes. The section on prayer wheels is exemplary and the chapter on furniture for the wrathful deities stands out. Also, included are wall paintings, particularly form the prominent central Tibetan monasteries of Shalu and Gyantse. Their extensive programmes of richly informative art span the period from the early 14th through the early 15th centuries, a crucial period in the development of Tibetan art, providing helpful depictions of figurative style, iconography, the decor of the times, and even furniture.

While better known for his great orchestral works, Tchaikovsky composed a large number of solo piano pieces that are loved and played by pianists the world over. This new collection, bringing together the best and most popular of these compositions, is the finest single-volume edition of Tchaikovsky's solo piano music now available. Featured in this volume are two particularly well-known works: The Seasons, Op. 37his, a suite of 12 pieces, each bearing the name--and capturing the spirit--of one of the months, and Album for the Young, Op. 39, a set of 24 easy pieces popular with pianists of all levels for their charm and lyric grace. Also included in this edition are five early pieces; Theme original et variations, Op. 19, No. 6; the famous "Chanson triste" and three other pieces from Op. 40; Valse sentimentale, Op. 51, No. 6; Doumka, Op. 59; and ten favorite excerpts from Eighteen Characteristic Pieces, Op. 72

Anyone with an eye for trends or with an affinity for ovel ideas kn ws that in design it is no longer a mortal sin to add decoration to the interior. Until a couple of years ago, it was just not done to break minimalism with fantasy motives. Nowadays, decorating a minimalist table with a vibrant ceramic or a colourful textile object seems to be a sign of excellent taste. Birds with elegant wings, flowers in full bloom, insects that seem to have escaped from a fairy tale, dripping icicles, Greek goddesses,baroque curls and elegant curves are now invading design。 This publication delineates and interprets this rampant trend for the first time. Over a hundred designers illustrate how minimalism is increasingly decorated, how experiments with lace and cut out-techniques, and how old styles can be brought up-to-date again. A unique state of the art.

Famous and frequently performed, these piano etudes range from early Romanticism to the 20th century. Contributors include Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Scriabin, Debussy, and others. Perfect for intermediate students wishing to hone their technique, this volume is also an excellent resource for advanced students seeking a variety of performance pieces.

The renowned Bach-Gesellschaft, founded in 1850 to collect, edit and publish all the known works of J. S. Bach, devoted fifty years to its monumental task. It succeeded so well in tracking down Bach's heritage, establishing authenticity, and transcribing accurate texts that its edition still remains one of the primary sources for Bach's music. Unfortunately, it has always been a fantastically expen- sive publication, accessible only in tile largest libraries. These popular works, basic to the classical violin repertoire, are frequently per-formed in concert, and numerous recordings are available. The music has been reproduced in a size large enough to be read easily, with large noteheads, wide margins (for written notes, fingerings, etc.), and on opaque paper with sturdy, sewn bindings. Pages lie flat and will not fall out. Designed as a playing edition, this volume is a necessary part of the library of every serious violinist, and a basic book in the library of performers, musicologists, students and mus

Songwriters and musicians convey complex emotions through their music, and graphic designers and artists are then faced with the challenge to create complimentary graphics to go with them. The vibe of the content, record and CD covers, tour posters, stickers and fan club accessories can transcend mere packaging and become timeless cultural ephemera. Focusing on contemporary designs from today's most exciting underground and indie music, pop, country, jazz, R&B, Hip Hop, alternative rock and electronica, "Musikraphics" features work ranging from pure graphics to photography, sticker, collage and silk screened art and innovative packaging for vinyl records and mp3.

The works of Rene Magritte (1898 - 1967) and the ideas that underlie them are a special case both in the history of modern art and in surrealist painting. In the search for the "mystery" in which things and organisms are enveloped, Magritte created pictures which, taking everyday reality as their starting point, were to follow a different logic from that to which we are accustomed. Magritte depicts the world of reality in such unsecretive superficiality that the beholder of his pictures is forced to reflect that the mystery of it is not evoked by some sentimental transfiguration, but rather by the logic of his thoughts and associations. Magritte thus invented an inimitable pictorial language which he uses to question our usual comprehension of pictures. In this book, Jacques Meuris traces Magritte's artistic development from its beginnings until the end of his life, and in doing so underlines the originality of this great Belgian Surrealist.

All 7 sonatas — 3 for violin, 2 for cello and 2 for clarinet (or viola) reprinted from the authoritative Breitkopf & H rtel edition. New translation of the original commentary by the distinguished Brahms scholar Hans Gal.

The most intimate form of chamber music in Beethoven's day, the piano sonata became the composer's vehicle for his boldest and most private thoughts. The five compositions in this collection, the most famous of Beethoven's 32 piano sonatas, are among the most frequently recorded and performed in the piano repertoire. All composed during the master's most fertile period, they include Sonata No. 8 in C minor, Op. 13 ("Pathetique"); Sonata No. 14 in C-sharp minor, Op. 27, No. 2 ("Moonlight"); Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53 ("Waldstein"); Sonata No. 23 in F minor, Op. 57 ("Appassionata"); and Sonata No. 26 in E-flat major, Op. 81a CLes Adieux"). The music is reproduced directly from the exemplary Universal-Edition set edited by Heinrich Schenker. Combining scrupulous scholarship and profound artistic vision, Schenker achieved an edition that is universally admired by musicians and scholars. He used more autographs as sources than any previous editor of the sonatas and was the first to reproduce in p

This lavish publication celebrates the gentleman’s search for the perfect sartorial detail, the ideal accessory, or beautiful gift for a loved one. Presented through the eyes of a connoisseur looking for quality and bepoke goods in London’s key stylistic historic periods, it tells the stories of the personalities, shop-keepers and mastercraftsmen who have animated the business of luxury goods for centuries. The book is arranged chronologically in six chapters, each followed by three or four profiles of British luxury marques. A reference section presents the London gentleman’s social world, from the shopping arcades to classic hotels and the member’s clubs and antiquarians in between. This is the perfect book for the man who has everything.