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From Hitler's vast Chancellery to Saddam Hussein's Mother of all Battles mosque, from Olympic stadiums to Donald Trump's excesses, the author examines the murky relationship between buildings, money and politics, revealing the power of architecture - and the architecture of power.

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The compelling story of Mahler's titanic Eighth Symphony.

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Discover true stories of invention and pop-culture trends, told through engaging graphic novel artwork

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Explores the issues facing theatrical performances. This work describes important developments in theatre from the last century, as well as smaller scale events, from productions by Stanislavsky to the rise of Method Acting. It also shows how theatre defies rules, builds and shatters illusions and creates lasting memories for its audiences.

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This reference work of more than 160 entries focuses on the uniqueness of ballet in the arts and its contribution to the study and appreciation of rhythmic control and the body in motion.

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The Encyclopedia of World Folk Dance offers the student, teacher, choreographer, historian, media critic, ethnographer, and general reader an overview of the evolution and social and religious significance of folk dance.

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Covers various aspects of the life and career of actor William Shatner.

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A revealing and unflinchingly honest exploration of the fashion industry, including profiles of the great designers, reviews the history of couture from the days of French designers wielding total authority to the current market-driven industry ruled by consumers. Reprint.

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The full, uncut retelling of the sensational story behind the cultural moment that was punk and its defining band . The Sex Pistols.

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Very few artists are skilled at promoting themselves and their work. Drawing on the accomplishments of Shakespeare, Mozart, and several contemporary creatives, including Lin-Manuel Miranda and Wynton Marsalis, this engaging and practical guide will help you achieve artistic fulfillment, both personally and professionallyno matter your medium.

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Over a period of thirty years, Erling Neby has been building up a collection which is unequalled in the Nordic countries and is of international standards and fame. This book gives an insight into the international constructivist art from the 1940s to today.

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Subject to passionate controversy during his lifetime, the work of Joseph Beuys is now considered one of the most significant and influential contributions to twentieth-century fine arts. This book provides a survey of Beuys's oeuvre.

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Raymond Durgnat (1932-2002) was one of the best-regarded film critics of his time. A maverick voice in the golden age of film culture, his work appeared in every significant film publication in Britain and the USA. Thoroughly introduced and annotated, this career-spanning collection brings together his essential writing for the very first time.

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A tie-in with the popular Turner Classic Movies series and a new edition of a TCM Library favorite, The Essentials Vol. 2 presents an even more intriguing, engrossing, and outstanding collection of must-see movie viewing.

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In honor of Jennifer Montagus immeasurable contribution to the field of Italian Baroque sculpture, sixty-two of the foremost scholars of European sculpture have been invited to participate in a symposium in her honor on 6 - 7 September 2013 at the Wallace Collection, London. This book is a tribute to the world-renowned art historian.

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A generously illustrated examination of the enduring influence of and many variations on the classical Roman capital letter.

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The authoritative guide to planning, organising, managing and delivery events of all size

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A vibrant and compelling first-hand portrait of the life of a dancer, from writer and dancer Deborah Bull.