Noted for their extraordinary romantic warmth and imagination, Schumann's piano pieces are among the very greatest ever written. Their deeply felt lyrical beauty, impressive ori ginality and eloquent expression of the composer's sentiments stamp these compositions as quintessential embodiments of musical romanticism. This volume, reproduced from the definitive edition (Breitkopf & H~irtel, 1879-93), brings together all the solo piano pieces bearing opus numbers that did not appear in Series I and II (Dover, 21459-1, 21461-3).
The novelty of Art Nouveau derived in part from its innovative approach to the very concept of art. More than just a style, it eliminated the barriers between fine and applied arts and embodied a new way of thinking about modern society and production methods. Art Nouveau attempted nothing less than the redefinition of the meaning and nature of art. This multipurpose treasury features luxuriant patterns and designs that date from the early twentieth century, the heyday of Art Nouveau. Featuring both allover pat-terns and stand-alone designs, it consists of 49 full-page illustrations, plus eleven pages with numerous individual images. Handsomely reproduced from a rare Viennese publication, this inexpensive volume offers a sumptuous assortment of authentic designs from a revolutionarv art movement.
Seven of the most well-loved, frequently performed sacred cantatas: No. 1, "Wie schon leuchtet der Morgenstern"; No. 19, "Es erhub sich ein Streit"; No. 65, "Sie werden aus Saba Alle kommen"; 4 more. New literal line-for-line translations; printed from a clear, modern engraving and sturdily bound. Reliable Bach-Gesellschaft edition. Complete German texts.
Much or today's most exuberant,most creative and most telling imagery is all aroud us ,in the street,Nowhere is the visual cornucopia imaer vibrantly portraying the country's rich cultural diversity.From Arabian Sea to Indian Ocean,Northern Himalayas to southernmost tip,the subcontinent's overwhelming profusion of art and design excites the eyes.
New in the bestselling "Way We Live" series is this visuallythrilling exploration of the way people around the world live withthe things they love. Divided into seven main sections, the bookshowcases Gilles de Chabaneixs eagle-eye for a good idea orintriguing detail, offering an international tour of how peopleframe, hang and place objects, as well showing the best ways ofcombining and balancing them, and displaying them with wit orirony. Every opportunity to make cross cultural comparisons andconnections is taken within this book to provide a trulyinternational vision of the ways in which our lives are reflectedby the things we love.
Beethoven's symphonies are among his greatest works--in the opinion of many, the greatest orchestral compositions in the history of music. Perfect in their fusion of emotion and form, filled with drama and great beauty, they are among the best- known and best-loved works in all classical music. Now Dover makes available the full orchestral scores for all nine symphonies in three consecutive wolumes. This volume contains the scores for Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 19.5 The eighth is full of beauty and innocent merriment, while the ninth is Beethoven'slast and greatest symphony, a dazzling end to his symphonic works. Also includedhere is a translation of the passages from Sehiller's ode "To Joy" set in its lastmovement. The scores have been painstakingly reproduced from the authoritative Litolff edition. Printed with large dear noteheads and wide margins, and far less expensive than comparable full-score editions, this volume belongs in the library of any
"The jewelry by contemporary artists Diane Venetpossessestoday forms a unique reference collection.Reading like a who's whoof modern artists, thecatalog of her pieces here retells thehistory of20th-century art." Adrien Goetz This book presents over 200 pieces of jewelry designed bythe greatest artists of the 20th and 21 st century includingAlexander Calder, Max Ernst,Salvador Dall, Niki de Saint-Phalle,Roy Lichtenstein, Louise Bourgeois, Anish Kapoor, Jeff Koons. The essays by .Adrien Goetz, French writer and arthistorian, and Barbara Rose, famous art historian and critic,provide a literary and historical perspective.
Hector Berlioz (1803-1869), considered the father of modern orchestration, possessed an intuitive musical genius all the more remarkable for his limited formal musieal education. A brilliant colorist, a master of the unexpected rhythmic break, he brought a new symphonie richness to Romantic tousle. Both danmed and venerated by his eontemporaries-Mendelssohn considered him devoid of talent, Paganini declared him the one true heir to the spirit of Beethoven-Berlioz seems to have sought in music a way to soothe and give voice to the turbulent psychological instabilities and contradictions which more than once brought him to despair. He pioneered in the development of what has eome to be ealled "program musie"-i.e., instrumental music with an extranmsieal signifieanee. He strove to communicate musically the experiences, psychological themes, scenic de*ions and literary allusions more commonly associated with the confessional writings of Romantic poets. This newest addition to Dover's critically
This treasury of more than 50 classic guitar works features rarities such as the 13th-century Cantigas de Santa Maria by Spanish ruler Alfonso X, a modern tran*ion of the 16th-century Fantasy for lute by Francesco da Milano, and Bach's Prelude. Recent masterworks include Granados' Two Spanish Dances, Albéniz's Asturias (Leyenda), and much more.
Great Baroque masterpiece reproduced directly from authoritative Deutsche Handelgesellschaft edition. Gorgeous melodies, inspired orchestration. Complete and unabridged.
This much acclaimed book, newly available in paperback, is thedefinitive retrospective of the most popular serious artist in theworld today, covering all media over almost fifty years. Presentedthematically to show the evolution and diversity of Hockney'sprolific paintings, drawings, watercolours, prints and photography,it also features quotes from the artist himself that illuminate thepassionate thinking behind the works produced. Its hugeinternational success confirms Hockney's position as the world'smost popular living artist.
Celebrity model Inès de la Fressange shares the well-keptsecrets of how Parisian women maintain effortless glamour and atimeless allure. Inès de la Fressange—France’s icon of chic—sharesher personal tips for living with style and charm, gleaned fromdecades in the fashion industry. She offers specific pointers onhow to dress like a Parisian, including how to mix affordablebasics with high-fashion touches, and how to accessorize. Herstep-by-step do’s and don’ts are accompanied by fashionphotography, and the book is personalized with her charmingdrawings. Inès also shares how to bring Parisian chic into yourhome, and how to insert your signature style into any space—eventhe office. The ultrachic volume is wrapped with athree-quarter-height removable jacket and features offset aquarellepaper and a ribbon page marker. Complete with her favoriteaddresses for finding the ultimate fashion and decorating items,this is a must-have for any woman who wants to add a touch of Paristo her own style.
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 second volume of amulti- volume series on the Ghysels collection- probably the mostcomprehensive and beautiful collection of ethnic jewelry in theworld- presents nearly 800 extraordinary objects, most of whichhave never been shown to the public before, coming from Africa,Asia and America. Since time immemorial, earrings have been a means of seduction forwomen. Craftsmen the world over have set their imaginations towork, using every available material. Firstly they used flowers andgrass, feathers and horns, wood, shells, and ivory. Mines andalluvional deposits offered stones and metals. Bold travellers andadventurous sailors set off in search of exotic goods. Their symbolism is also rich and complex: for the Kikuyu tribe inKenya, a person's prestige is measured by the number of earornaments, as long as their lobes can stand without tearing.Statues of Buddha show him with long ears. In the archipelagos ofIndonesia, the suitor's family offers earrings to seal an alliance.Leather earrings with pearls are
Holbein’s work exhibits both the highest standards of craftsmanship achieved during the northern Renaissance of the early sixteenth century and an uncommon ability to translate his perception of his sitters into paintings and drawings. His two visits to England produced a series of masterpieces of the portrait painter’s art. His second English period lasted from 1532 to his death in 1543, and during that time Holbein emerged not only as one of the great European portraitists but also as the chief image-maker of the court of Henry VIII. Indeed our entire visual concept of the Tudor monarch and those around him is firmly rooted in what Holbein saw and recorded.
Ever wondered how Marie Antoinette wore her hair? How can youmake a tasselled belt? Do you know which fashion trends were themost popular in the 80s? With hundreds more drawings to completeand colour in, garments to design and textile patterns to invent,My Even More Wonderful World of Fashion takes your imagination evenfurther into the creation of exciting new styles, clothing andaccessories. From shoes, to sunglasses, 50s cocktail dresses,African jewellery and feathered masks, Nina Chakrabarti's beautifulillustrations span both vintage fashion and contemporary designs,such as those by Comme des Garcons and Thea Cadabra. The 'FashionArchive' and all new 'Hair Hero' and 'Fashion Flashback' featuresencourage inspiration through the fashions of other times andcultures. A wonderful celebration of dressing up, past and present,this follow-up to the hugely successful My Wonderful World ofFashion will appeal to fashion addicts from 8 years up.
Published in conjunction with an exhibition ofmasterworks from The Museum of Modern Art at the High Museum,Atlanta, this catalogue features artwork produced during six keyyears between 1913 and 2013. Concentrating on groundbreakingmoments when major modern movements and radical new strategiesemerged, the book provides an overview of the innovations andachievements of the last century, including the new visuallanguages of Cubism and Futurism (1913), the convergence ofSurrealism and New Vision photography between the wars (1929), thelarge-scale abstract painting of midcentury (1950), the merging ofart and life in the early 1960s (1961) and the embrace of identitypolitics and appropriation by artists in the late 1980s (1988). Aseries of new commissions by three contemporary artists representsthe art of the present moment. Each of the six richly illustratedsections features a close reading of one major work from theperiod, complemented by an exploration of that year's aestheticzeitgeist.
Since its first publication in 1987 as "The History of Beads",this book has become the world' definitive guide for bead lovers,collectors and scholars. In this new edition, Lois Sherr Dubinupdates all chapters with the latest archaeological discoveries;adds a new chapter on contemporary adornment since the 1980s, witha focus on glass beads; and revises and adds 225 beads to the bookspiece de resistance: the 8-page gatefold timeline that guidesreaders through the remarkably rich history of the world's firstform of adornment. The latest revisions include an update on theoldest bead ever discovered, now dating to around 100,000 BC, andan explanation on why beads worn on the human body were theoriginal media communication system. Other updates include thenumerous maps, which have been modernized and are now in colour;approximately 70 formerly black-and white images have been changedto full colour; and 200 new photographs have been taken speciallyfor this edition. Beautifully packaged with a new cover, thisrevise
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.
英国著名殿堂级摇滚乐队The RollingStones(滚石)即将出版一本豪华摄影画册,以此纪念他们成军50周年以及这50年来的辉煌。这本画册名为《The RollingStones: 50 》(ISBN:9780500516249),由英国知名出版社Thames Hudson出版,将于2012年7月12日上架。1962年7月12日正是滚石在伦敦牛津街MarqueeClub首次登台演出的日子。画册记录了乐队半个世纪以来的辉煌历程。本书共352页,精装,收录了700多张珍贵的照片,其中300多张是彩色照片。这些照片是由主唱MickJagger、吉他手Keith Richards、贝斯手Ronnie Wood 以及鼓手CharlieWatts亲自挑选的。诸多细节设计也由乐队成员全全参与,直到本书定稿的前一分钟,成员们还在就封面的终稿争论不休。因此,这是真正意义上滚石自己的书。《TheRolling Stones: 50》(ISBN:9780500516249)不仅仅是的官方版本,更是这次50周年庆祝活动的一部分。由于乐队成员们将不接
All five sonatas for cello and piano, and three sets of variations on themes by Mozart and Handel. Basic works of the cello repertoire carefully reproduced from the authoritative complete-works edition published by Breitkopf & H rtel. Inexpensive source for studying eight major works of the chamber music repertoire.
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 very special edition collects 532 of the finest images from Dover's design archive — a treasure trove of color and black-and-white illustrations that spans over three centuries. An absolute essential for both designers and craftspeople, this crucial collection features frames, borders, classic posters, dinosaurs, holiday vignettes, dragons, butterflies, angels, Japanese, African, and Celtic designs, plus much, much more!
Written early in Beethoven's career on a commission from the Viennese court's ballet-master, The Creatures of Prometheus draws upon a creation myth for its inspiration. The ballet recounts the ancient story of the demigod Prometheus, who molds humans both literally, from clay, and intellectually, by endowing them with gifts of art and science--an irresistible scenario for Beethoven's Enlightenment sensibilities. The theme for the ballet's finale reappeared later in the composer's "Eroica" Symphony, as well as in the Eroica Variations for piano solo. Other aspects of this work, starting with a thunderstorm portraying Zeus's wrath, demonstrate the sudden key changes, tonal shifts, and unexpected tense episodes characteristic of Beethoven's style. Musicians and music lovers will want to add this authoritative score to their libraries. Noted scholar Stanley Appelbaum has provided comprehensive notes to this edition, clarifying the historical and musical background of this unusual work. Unabridged republication of
Henri Cartier-Bresson (1908-2004) studied painting before taking up photography in his early twenties. One of the founders of the photography agency Magnum (together with Robert Capa and others), he is best known for the skill with which he captured the most fleeting of scenes. This volume includes his photographs of France, Spain, America, India, Russia, Mexico, and pre-revolutionary China.It shows clearly how, for Cartier-Bresson, art is an expression of common humanity. 63 duotone illustrations. About the series: The classic Photofile series brings together the best work of the world's greatest photographers in an attractive format and at a reasonable price. Handsome and collectible, the books are produced to the highest standards. Each volume contains some sixty full-page reproductions printed in superb duotone, together with a critical introduction and a full bibliography. Now back in print, the series was awarded the first annual prize for distinguished photographic books by the International Center of