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Premiering in 1878, the production of H.M.S. Pinafore--a comic opera in two acts--turned out to be Gilbert and Sullivan's first smash hit. In poking fun at the snobbery and hypocrisy of the English social system of the day, it told the story of Ralph, a lowly able seaman who had fallen in love with Josephine, the Captain's daughter. This exemplary new edition by Carl Simpson and Ephraim Hammett Jones--the same team that produced Dover's full scores and vocal scores of The Mikado and The Pirates of Penzance--have now turned to the original manu*s and early sources to produce handsome, newly engraved plates that reflect Gilbert and Sullivan's original intentions. The vocal score contains complete vocal solo and choral parts, the complete dialogue, and a piano reduction of the full score. Now available for the first time in an authoritative and popularly priced edition,this meticulously prepared vocal score will be an indispensable rehearsal aid for soloists, chorus members, and pianists.

Meticulously adapted from authentic murals, pottery, jewelry, and other sources, this rich display of designs provides an authentic view of gods and pharaohs, priests and ordinary folk, plants, animals, and other elements of ancient Egyptian life. 434 black-and-white illustrations plus 17 color designs.

Following independence in 1947, Indias artists faced aparticular challenge: how to express the new nations distinctivecharacter while entering a global discourse focused on modernismsuniversal premises of experimentation and shared human values. Inthe absence of a dominant aesthetic, painters could turn where theywished and blend as they liked from Abstract Expressionism toTantric spiritualism; from Rajasthani painting to changes in Indiascomplex politics, religions, castes and daily life. This richlyillustrated, in-depth study, published to accompany the exhibitionorganized by the Peabody Essex Museum in the USA, surveys the threegenerations of artists responsible for these critical shifts in thedevelopment of Indias modernist art. It shows how theirachievements and the countrys unprecedented boom ushered Indiasmodern and contemporary art into a new era of globalism, a soaringinternational market, and an explosion in the media andtechnologies of art.

Desde queen 1890 en Estados Unidos se utilizara el terminorascacielos para designar al edificio de oficinas en altura, esteha suscitado diversidad de reflexiones --entre el entornoarquitectonico y la opi-nion pOblica- acerca de sus limites ydisefio. El ras-cacielos es un producto genuinamenteestadouniden-se, fruto del siglo xx, cuya presencia y evoluci6n essin6nimo de progreso tecnologico, la sociedad de consumo y lapolftica liberal. Este volumen propone una revision de los rascacielos queinauguran el nuevo milenio, con la seleccion de edificios de laultima decada del siglo xx y principios del xxi de algunos de losarquitectos mas relevantes de la actualidad. Asf, se muestranedificios que forman parte del debate arquitect6nico actual y quemuestran como sus autores afrontan la arquitectura en relacion conla sociedad y la ciudad.

At Home with Books takes the reader into the houses of fortybooklovers to view their very personal libraries and readingspaces. Not only is it a visual delight, but it also includesprofessional advice on editing and categorizing your library;caring for your books; preserving, restoring and storing rarebooks; finding out-of-print books; and choosing furniture, lightingand shelving. This indispensable resource, newly available inpaperback, will be an inspiration for every bibliophile with agrowing home library.

Paired together in a single, affordable volume, these disparate works reflect two different sides of Wagner's compositional mastery. Aside from his operatic works, Wagner wrote relatively little music--a single symphony, some overtures, and a few choral and piano works. Of these, the Siegfried Idyll is the most frequently performed. Although not part of the Ring cycle, the Idyll draws upon several of the Ring's motifs. Written for the birth- day of Wagner's wife, Cosima, it was never intended for public performance but financial difficulties forced the composer into publication. "The secret treasure is to become public property," Cosima noted in her diary, and audi-ences have been the happier for it. With Wagner's Faust Overture, the nineteenth century's preeminent German opera composer took on the most discussed and written-about work by Germany's most revered poet. Inspired by Wagner's attendance at a performance of Berlioz's Romeo and Juliet, the original composition dates from 1844 and depicts

Richard Wollheim is one of the dominant figures in the philosophy of art, whose work has shown not only how paintings create their effects but why they remain important to us. His influential writings have focused on two core, interrelated questions: How do paintings depict? and how do they express feelings? In this collection of essays a distinguished group of thinkers in the fields of art history and philosophical aesthetics offers a critical assessment of Wollheim's theory of art. Among the themes under discussion are Wollheim's explanation of pictorial representation in terms of seeing-in, his views of artistic expression as a type of complex projection, and his notion of the internal spectator. In the final essay Wollheim himself responds to the contributors. This book will be eagerly sought out by all serious students of the theory of art, whether in departments of philosophy or art history.

This book offers a detailed introduction for fashion designstudents, aspiring designers and start-up businesses to the designprinciples, construction techniques and professional practices forthe growing market sector of accessory and footwear design. Twoleading educators explain the fundamental principles of research,design and development, covering core techniques and processes,specialist terminology and tools of the trade. Following chaptersare dedicated to particular subjects handbags, footwear, hats,belts, gloves and small leather goods with a concluding informationsection on courses, careers and trade fairs. Anyone who wants tomake a career in this exciting niche area will find this anindispensable reference book.

This is both a practical and theoretical guide to the visualization techniques used by contemporary product designers, including freehand sketching, digital rendering, information graphics, and presentation skills. Hundreds of hand-drawn sketches and computer models have been specially created to demonstrate critical geometry and show how to develop sketches into finished illustrations. Practical tutorials give guidance in creating simple and complex forms, as well as rendering and providing context using scenarios and storyboards. Insightful case studies of leading designers illustrate the full range of different visualization options available.

An illustrated study of traditional and figurative art ofAfrica that reflects the continent’s rich artistic and culturalheritage. African Art explores the continent’s marvelousartistic achievements which share its roots with humanitiesorigins. Sculpture has historically been the chief means ofartistic expression. The human figure, whether real or symbolic, isalmost the exclusive subject of African art. This vast world ofAfrican sculpture is the result of an evolutionary process, basedon humanity’s rich history and diversity deriving from migrations,wars, and alliances. During the last century, the African continenthas experienced radical transformations in the fields of social andpolitical organizations, the economy and religions. Inevitably, newartistic forms are being established simultaneously with theglobalization process and the creation of works for the art market,which retain less and less ties with those of the past. AfricanArt is an exhaustive presentation of the traditional figurativearts

Alberto Pinto has infused contemporary flair into these—hismost recent—interiors, which are the most innovative of his lengthycareer. This sumptuously illustrated book features Alberto Pinto’slatest and most spectacular interiors. A diverse range of locationsare explored, from contemporary apartments in New York and Londonto an English castle. Fans of Pinto’s elegant and refined interiorswill find new ideas, while new readers will be drawn to hisinnovative designs. Bringing fresh inspiration to establisheddesign principles, Pinto excels at creating a perfect harmony ofvolume and space. In Alberto Pinto Today, the designer continues todefy ascribed categories and dismiss common preconceptions bytranslating his own style into each interior, according to thesite, his client’s tastes, and his own flair for creativity.

Ten sonatas from the influential Italian composer, including Sonata in G Minor, Op. 7, No. 3; Sonata in F Minor, Op. 13, No. 6; Sonata in B Minor, Op. 40, No. 2; Sonata in G Minor, Op. 50, No. 3 (Didone Abbandonata); 6 more. Reprinted from authoritative editions published by C. F. Peters and Kistner & Siegel & Co.

Eva Hesse (1936--1970) was a highly experimental artist who continually challenged the conventions of her time. For Hesse, drawing played a unique role, providing the nexus between her works in all media. Eva Hesse Drawing is the first book to explore her drawing process, following her work from drawing to painting and sculpture, and always back to drawing. The book features important, recently rediscovered “working drawings,” providing an intimate look at Hesse’s everyday practice and methodology. An accomplished draftswoman, Hesse began to develop her wandering, tentative line while studying at Yale University in the late 1950s. Her early 1960s works on paper engaged with visual vocabularies from geometry to biomorphic abstraction. In 1965, Hesse combined her tactile sensibility for materials with her stringlike line to achieve a breakthrough: her astonishing reliefs, which began to bridge the space between two and three dimensions. Balancing the disembodiment of line with its intensified materi

Charles-Marie Widor (1844-1937), the greatest French organist of his day, called the ten solo compositions in this two-volume edition "organ symphonies" to reflect both their secular spirit and the orchestral wealth of the timbres of the new French organs. Cast in the distinctive new form he developed, the symphonies usually consist of six or seven short movements of widely varying moods and textures, filled with lively and elegant marches and scherzos, lush pastorales and other musical forms not usually associated with organ music. Most were written specifically to exploit the capacities of the modern Cavaill6-Coll organ, especially the rich-toned five-keyboard instrument at St-Sulpice in Paris. Widely regarded as the culmination of French romanticism on the organ, Widor's symphonies include some of the most frequently performed and recorded works in the modern organ repertoire. Presented here in two inexpensive, well-made volumes, they offer a splendid resource for organists and all music lovers.

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.

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.

This catalogue of a travelling American exhibition is thefirst comprehensive publication on the influential contemporaryartist Andrea Zittel. It focuses on the experimental nature of hersignature objects, inhabitable sculptures and other projects. Inher work as an artist, Zittel investigates domestic and urban lifein Western societies. Exploring the various aspects of living, theartist designs her own household settings to serve as a test casefor her experimental living structures. Her work has provokeddebates about the changed meaning of domestic and collective spaceand the possibilities for new adaptations to urban conditionstoday. Richly illustrated, "Andrea Zittel: Critical Space" includesnearly two hundred reproductions of Zittel's works of art, many ofwhich are published here for the first time. The book includes overone hundred sculptures and drawings, documentation of early workand recent site-specific work in the Mojave Desert of California.With essays that touch on urbanism, architecture, design

The result of the second international photography competitionorganized by the distinguished Musee de lElysee, this book sets outto discover what young photographers are up to as the 21st centuryapproaches its second decade. How do they see the world? How muchdo they respect, build on or reject tradition? Are they busy in thedarkroom or the computer lab or both? Here, in more than 200 superbimages brimming with inspiring creativity and ingenuity, are theanswers to these questions. The variety of subjects and techniquesconfirms that photographers of extraordinary talent are well ontheir way to making their mark. Useful reference material includesbiographical details of each of the eighty featured photographersand a note on the selected winning photographers from the firstedition of the book, many of whom have gone on to forgeinternational careers. This is an unmissable opportunity to previewthe work of those up-and-coming photographers who may well emergeas the finest artists of their generation.