David Hamilton: Twenty Five Years of an Artist
from Aurum Press
La Danse
from edel CLASSICS GmbH
Internationally acclaimed Photographer David Hamilton invites the viewer to share delicate moments in ballet. His images of young dancers capture the essence of grace at rest and poetry in motion. These tender photographic impressions are accompanied by musical masterpieces created especially for the art form. La Danse includes unpublished pictures of Rudolf Nureyev, the 20th centuryÕs greatest male dancer. Music CDs: The best of romantic ballet classics, for example: Tchaikovskys Swan LakeÒ, Sleping BeautyÒ and other invitations to danceÒ, performed under the direction of GŸnther Herbig, Herbert Kegel and Willi Boskovsky.
Deruta: A Tradition of Italian Ceramics
by Elizabeth Helman Minchilli
from Chronicle Books
The world can never get enough of wonderful Italy and all things Italian. The famed ceramics of Deruta are certainly no exception. The first comprehensive book to celebrate the design and evolution of this extraordinary art form, Deruta is exquisitely illustrated with over 150 colorful photographs of coveted "majolica." The author and photographers, working with Melanie Doherty, who was a designer in Italy for several years, dramatically portray the splendors of this living tradition. We see the finest examples of Deruta tableware and tilework as well as garden decorations, fa?ades, altars, and architectural details. While some pieces are highly collectible, others are inexpensive and perfect for everyday use. Deruta also includes profiles of the artisans' studios and a gallery of their work, as well as evocative black-and-white photos of the hill town they call home. With a history of the craft—an artistic heritage more than six centuries old—this singular volume is a must—have for collectors and for anyone inspired by Deruta ceramics, decorative art pieces that evoke the spirit of the Italian countryside.
Venice
Venezia
by David Hamilton
from edel CLASSICS GmbH
Venice is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Cult photographer David Hamilton takes a characteristically romantic view of the lagoon city and reveals a quite different side to his artistic creativity. Music CDs: Classical music highlights Venice's various aspects with works by composers from Antonio Vivaldi, performed by Thomas Zehetmair, to romantic Composers such as Gustav Mahler, conducted by Kurt Masur and others. In addition, the Venetian ensemble Orchestra Di Gran Caffe Quadri, can be heard live in authentic surroundings.
David Hamilton's Private Collection
Dreams of a Young Girl
+++
