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

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

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 Flowerd,Peggy Roflf leads readers on a personal gallery tour of nineteen favorite paintings of flowers,From the work of Renaissance painter Giuseppe Arcimboldo to twentieth-century artists such as Paul Klee and Henri Matisse,each person's vision and interpretation of flowers in unique.Some artists,such as Edouard Manet in Puik and Clematis in a Crystal Vase and Pierre-Auguste Renoir in Spring Bouquet,present a more traditional and familiar view of flowers by painting them in a vase and by emphasizing the background as well as the blooms.An artist such as Georgia O'Keeffe,however,captures the more wild and tempestuous beauty of a flower in White Sweet Peas,whereas Rene Magritte in The Wrestler's Tomb focuses on a single bloom so closely that it becomes almost something other than

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

"Girl before a Mirror" (1932), one of severalstandouts in MoMA's vast collection of Pablo Picasso's work, takesthe traditional artistic theme of a woman before her mirror andreinvents it in radically modern terms. The girl's profile andblonde hair identify her as Marie-Thérèse Walter, the artist'slover, muse and a profoundly transformative presence in both hislife and art, but the painting is far from a conventional portrait.Its dazzling jewel-like colors, boldly contoured shapes and surfacepatterning transform the girl and her shadowy reflection into adeeply mysterious image that is both captivating and strange. Inher essay, MoMA's Blanchette Hooker Rockefeller Curator of Paintingand Sculpture, Anne Umland, explores this work in depth anddescribes the circumstances of its creation: the artist's privatelife, his practice as a sculptor, his rivalry with other artistsboth living and dead and his concern, at the age of 51, about hiscontemporary relevance and artistic legacy.

Few music lovers realize that the arrangement of notes ontoday’s pianos was once regarded as a crime against God and nature,or that such legendary thinkers as Pythagoras, Plato, da Vinci,Galileo, Kepler, Descartes, Newton and Rousseau played a role inthe controversy. Indeed, from the time of the Ancient Greeksthrough the eras of Renaissance scientists and Enlightenmentphilosophers, the relationship between the notes of the musicalscale was seen as a key to the very nature of the universe. In this engaging and accessible account, Stuart Isacoff leads usthrough the battles over that scale, placing them in the context ofquarrels in the worlds of art, philosophy, religion, politics andscience. The contentious adoption of the modern tuning system knownas equal temperament called into question beliefs that hadlasted nearly two millenia–and also made possible the music ofBeethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Debussy, and all who followed. Filledwith original insights, fascinating anecdotes, and portraits ofsome of th

This book is the first comprehensive overview of Mucha's life and work and is published in association with the Mucha Museum in Prague.

Two standards of the Romantic repertoire for piano and orchestra are available here for the first time in a single volume: Liszt's symphonic poem Totentanz (Dance of Death) and his Fantasy on Hungarian Folk Tunes, a work of the same lyric grace and vital rhythms as his famous Hungarian Rhapsodies. The Romantic composers were fascinated by death, and the Totentanz is Liszt's masterpiece of the macabre. Based on the familiar "Dies Irae" plainchant melody from the Requiem Mass, it consists of six diabolical variations that demand a virtuoso performance from the piano and orchestra. Like most of the nationalistic music of its era, the Fantasy on Hungarian Folk Tunes was not derived directly from native melodies but written in their spirit. Hungarian songs, Liszt wrote, "became the blood of my soul--an admirable and magnificent kaleidoscope: sadness, sorrow, suffering, depth of spirit, pathos, gracefulness, reverie, gravity." Reproduced from authoritative editions, both of these scores are

This splendid collection of elegant designs makes it a snap to add a neo-classical touch to almost any print or craft project. Motifs taken from vases, wall panels, candelabra, and other sources depict human and mythical figures, musical instruments, florals, foliates, and a host of other subjects. Reproduced from rare engravings, the lovely designs will inspire commercial artists and find wide use among craftspeople working in a variety of areas.

Every year, creative design studios around the world design acalendar as a gift for clients and friends. Traditionally, oursociety use to hang calendars annually on the walls of our housesand even now have been replaced by digital calendars on our mobilephones and computers, some still harbor the ancestral spiritraising its profit to a mere object of design. 365 Days of Design is a collection of the best ideas and. designcalendar solutions by some of the best designers, illustrators andartists worldwide. We selected the most creative designs, originaland visually interesting, making this title an amazing book ofinspiration for designers and creatives of all kinds..

This exciting addition to the literature of guitar duos features special selections and arrangements by guitar scholar David Nadal.Spanning the Renaissance through the twentieth century, it spotlights such favorites as Handel's The Harmonious Blacksmith, Byrd's arrangement of Dowland's Lacrymosa, and selections from J. S. Bach's Art of the Fugue and Two-Part Inventions. Other featured composers include Beethoven, Schubert, Granados, Sor, Giuliani, and Albeniz. Perfect for beginning guitarists as well as advanced players, this edition is organized progressively by skill level and has been newly engraved.An ample assortment of teacher-student duets is included.

In an historical overview, this book first tells the legendaryhistory of the Bavarian automobile firm and goes back to itsbeginning, the traces of which are lost in the darkness of theFirst World War. Following this, the new creations of the firm areintroduced along with the old models by means of articles andexcellent color photography.

Unique and comprehensive, this collection features a tremendous variety of slow movements for keyboard players. Highlights include selections from the sonatas of Haydn and Mozart, Chopin preludes, and classics such as the opening movement of Beethoven's "Moonlight" Sonata, Bach's Sinfonia in F Minor, and Debussy's Claire de Lune.

In the space of just a few years, Angry Birds has gone frombeing a beloved mobile game to an entire universe of entertainmentthat spans an astonishing range of media. From animation topublishing and even an upcoming feature film, the Angry Birdsexperience is becoming even more diverse and dynamic. For the first time, Angry Birds: Hatching a Universe takes youinside the creative process that has driven this boundlessexpansion and showcases the remarkable art being the Angry Birdsphenomenon. Featuring interviews with the key players at Rovio -the Finnish company behind the game - Angry Birds: Hatching aUniverse tells the make-or-break story of its initial success andthe continued innovation that has led to unforgettablecollaborations with institutions such as NASA, and the creation ofground-breaking games like Angry Birds Space. Filled with never-before-seen sketches, concept art, and othervisual treasures, along with in-depth insights into the creation ofeach aspect of the Angry Birds univer

The classic art of enameling is experiencing a well-deservedrenaissance—and it’s stunningly captured in this lovingly curatedsurvey. More than 300 international contemporary artists havecontributed museum-worthy pieces, which range in scale from DavidC. Freda’s Green Slipper Brooch and Harlan W. Butt’s Maine Teapotto large sculptures and public art. Some of the creators take aminimalist approach, using only soft colors and matte finishes,while others exploit the material’s vibrant palette and glass-likesurface. The broad technical applications include everything fromsimple sifting and torch firing to complex cloisonné andplique-à-jour.

Mahler's third and fourth symphonies mark a turning point in his development as a composer. Symphony No. 3 （1896） predominantly follows the musical style of the earlier two symphonies, which tended to emphasize a single melodic line with subordinate harmonies. Symphony No. 4 （1900） embodies the more contrapuntal style that characterizes his later symphonic works. At the same time, these works bring Mahler to the end of his "Wunderhorn years," when his inspiration derived strongly from Des Knaben Wunderhorn （The Youth's Magic Horn）, an early 19th-century collection of folklike poetry that celebrated themes of nature. The Third Symphony, scored for a massive orchestra, was conceived as a vast nature cycle in six movements. These include the great opening march, the moving setting for alto of Nietzsche's "O Mensch！ Gib Acht！" and the scintillating bell song for women's and boys' choirs "Es sungen drei Engel." The Fourth Symphony, more restrained in expression yet filled with affecting melody,

This definitive monograph, written by Miró’sclose friend and contemporary, offers personal insight into thelife and work of the artist. Rigorously academic, Dupin’s analysisgoes much further than a traditional study of the artist’s work: herecounts Miró’s artistic exploration, from sculpture, throughgraphic work, to costume design. Dupin’s privileged relationshipwith the Miró family allowed him exclusive access to invaluableinformation about the artist as well as many documents, such asvarious projects, sketch pads, and correspondence that were onlydiscovered after Miró’s death. Extensive notes are included at theback of the volume as well as a condensed chronology and a list ofMiró’s exhibitions and catalogs.

German composer Engelbert Humperdinck (1854-1921) created one of the most beloved works in the operatic repertoire when he transformed a favorite Grimm Brothers fairy tale into his operatic masterpiece, Hansel and Gretel. First produced in Weimar during the Christmas season of 1893, it remains a musical rarity: an opera loved by children as well as adults. Adelheid Wette, Humperdinck's sister, based her libretto for the opera on the Grimm Brothers' tale, adding characters sueh as the Dew Fairy and the Sandman, and incidents such as the dream pantomime to enhance the work's appeal as a theatrical spectacle. Humperdinck brought a Wagnerian sweep to the opera's orchestration, deftly defining mood, building suspense, infusing the story with childlike wonder. From its first performance, under the baton of Richard Strauss, Hansel and Grelel was a phenomenal success, produced at over fifty theaters in its first year alone. This evergreen opera continues to charm audiences young and old with its buoyant music

Pattern Magic is the cult pattern-cutting book from Japan. Taking inspiration from nature, from geometric shapes and from the street, this book harnesses the sheer joy of making and sculpting clothes. The book takes a creative approach to pattern cutting, with step-by-step projects for fashion designers and dressmakers to enjoy. All the basic information you need to start pattern cutting is included, from the basic block to measurements and scaling. Each project is beautifully illustrated with clear diagrams and photographs showing the stages of construction, the toiles and the finished garments. These simple illustrations and detailed instructions make it easy to create stunning, sculptural clothes with a couture look.