Each title in this beguiling collection contains 20 full-color postcards of paintings inspired by Tolkien s magical world designed so that the cards can either be removed and used or enjoyed as a picture book. 作者简介：J.R.R.Tolkien was born on 3 January 1892 in Bloemfontein.After serving in the First World War,Tolkien embarked upon a distinguished academic career,though he is best known or his extraordinary works of fiction the Hobbit,The Lord of the Rings and The Silmarillion.He was awarded a CBE,and an Honorary Doctorate of Letters from Oxford University in 1972.He died in 1973 at the age of 81.

There the Martians of War of the world,the giant monsters of Tem!,the asteroids of Armagedddon,and of course Dr.Strangevove'sbomb.The end world has long been one of Hollywood's favorite subjects. With a new millennium looming ahead of us,Kim Newman has taken a comprehensive look at a century of apocalytic cinema.Examning our obsession with nuclear dooms-day-from the patriotism of World War ll through the frightened fifties and anti-nuclear films of the sixties,rightup to the bomb's key role in recent blockbusters-Newman covers films as diverse as Deep Impact,The War Game,and Teenage Gaveman. The be-all and end-all of-end-world films,Apocalyse Movies is a facinating survey of a century ofdestruction ,desolation ,and devastation .Dont'forget the popcorn.

In his monumental "London" symphonies, composed between 1791 and I795, Haydn shaped the early form of the symphony and set the standard for later composers. One of the best-known works from this series, the "Surprise" Symphony, features the elegant structure and polished orchestration for which Haydn is justly famed. The work is reproduced here in full score with bar-numbered movements. Ideal for study in the classroom, at home, or in the concert hall, this affordable, high-quality, conveniently sized volume will be the edition of choice for music students and music lovers alike.

Use this book to start playi ng straight away：no previous m Js I knc ledge req redPrevious usicaI knowIedge required。 Teaches you the basics of acoustic and electric guitar technique。 Includes valuable advice on buying an instrument and amplifieri。 Diagrams and photographs make it easy for you to fi nd notes and chords。 Explai ns the worki ngs of song and shows you how to play simple solos and accompaniments。 Find out how to liven up practice sessions by usi ng tape recorders and other electronics。

Specially arranged and simplified, these Beethoven works for beginner pianists will delight students and teachers alike. They include such popular melodies as "Für Elise," "Ode to Joy," and the opening of the Moonlight Sonata, along with excerpts from other sonatas and highlights from the symphonies.

There is a well-developed vocabulary for discussing classical music,but when it comes to popular music,how do we analyze its effects and its meaning?David Brackett draws from the disciplines of cultural studies and music theory to demonstrate how listeners form opinions about popular songs and how they come to attribute a rich variety of meanings to them.Exploring several genres of popular music through recordings made by Billie Holiday,Bing Crosby,Hand Williams,James Brown,and Elvis Costello,Brackett develops a set of tools for looking at both the formal and the cultural dimensions of popular music of all kinds.

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.

This new gathering of the world's greatest classical themes follows Bergerac's highly successful My First Book of Classical Music. Here are ever-popular themes from the symphonies, concertos, and operas of such masters as Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Chopin, Mozart, Haydn, Tchaikovsky, Verdi, and many others. For children and beginners of any age. Dover Original.

Calligraphy is writing made exciting；this comprehensive book provides a full set of alphabet styles and a wealth of applications for them all。Make alphabet designs，write on wavy lines？decorate letters and use gold？play with special effects of colou r and pattern．Never before has writi ng been such fun！

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When the letter first arrived at the offices of Rome's Art Theft Squad, General Bottando thought it was just another deranged demand from a demented art fan. But the- mysterious correspondent is a woman who claims to know something about a painting that was stolen over thirty years ago--and Bottando believes the theft was just one in a series of clever heists masterminded by an elusive thief h~'s dubbed "Giotto." Anxious to outwit the conniving colleague who's plotting his professional destruction, Bottando sends the beautiful Flavia di Stefano to investigate. Flavia quickly uncovers a possible culprit--but when her art-dealer boyfriend Jonathan Argyll, travels to England to question him, the suspect is very suspiciously dead...

Called the "Emperor" for its grandeur, this powerful work was Beethoven’s final piano concerto. Widely considered one of the strongest works conceived by the composer, this popular concerto appears here in an inexpensive, high-quality, conveniently sized volume. Reproduced from an authoritative early edition.

Untergbracht in einem hoen und weitraumigen Pariser Bahnhof,der in ein suBergowohnlich beliebtes Museum umgestalter wurde.kamm sich das Musee d'Orsay der weltweit eindrucksvollsten Kunstsammlung des 19.Jahrhunderts ruhmen.Alle wichtigen Werke des Museums sin it diesem umfassenden Bandchen abgebildet,in dem das gesamte Spektrum von Malerei,Skulptur,dekorativer kunst,Pastellmalerei,Zeichnungen und Aquarellmalerei,Architektur und Photographie von 1848 bis zum Ersten Weltkreg erfaBt wird.Die Museumsdirektorin Francoise Cachin;lch wunschte ,daB dieser klein,aber reich illustrierte Mini-Orsay beim leser lebendige Erinnerungen and die hohe Qualitat und Vielseitigkeir der Wreke wachurft,die in diesem Museum zu sehen sin.Mag er vor allem den Wunsch erzeugen,immer und immer wieder auf der Suche nach neuen Entdeckungen zuruckkehre.

Known as 'Ink Painting' in China, Chinese Brush Painting shows you how to create peaceful and tranquil images of the natural world. This easy-to-follow guide gives you simple and clear instructions on how to make your first marks and exp[ains how to develop your skills using special brush and ink techniques. This is an indispensable edition for anyone wishing to broaden their artistic skills and discover this unique art form and includes: Authoritative advice on buying ink and painting supplies; Detailed instructions on making your first brushstrokes; Step-by-step directions for creating the 'Four Gentlemen'; Advice on broadening your repertoire of subjects; Hints and tips for using spectacular special effects; Helpful information on displaying your work; Ideas for handmade gifts; A gallery of inspirational paintings.

What are the basic parts of a symphony orchestra?How did George Balanchine transform modern ballet?What is the plot of Mozart’S Don Giovanni?What is the Stanislavsky Method?What are the basic ballet positions?How is a play produced? The answers to these and thousands of other questions can now be found in one inclusive volume．This authoritative reference puts infor-mation about all of the most important dates，events，terms，works，techniques，and movements in the performing arts at your fingertips．From classical tragedy to performance art，tap dancing to jazz，jF：he New York Public Library Performing Arts Desk Reference cog- ers a vast array of topics，further illuminated with charts and illustra-tions，sidebars and special features．Whether you’re a student of the arts，a performer,a researcher,or a fan，here is a comprehensive one-stop introduction to the worlds of theater,music，and dance．