The Oxford Illustrated History of Opera
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The Oxford Illustrated History of Opera by Roger Parker
This volume explores the history and social context of opera from its beginnings to the present day, and deals with the staging, opera singers, and opera as a social event. As well as providing a historical narrative, the contributors discuss the complex development of opera and its relationship with other arts and culture generally. The many illustrations underline the richly visual nature of opera and the vivid extravagances of its staging and costume; they also provide a parallel visual history, supplementing and enriching the verbal narrative.
About the Author According to the National Association of Desktop Publishers Journal, Roger C. Parker is the leading guru of desktop publishing design. In addition to frequently contributing to a variety of publications like Graphic Solutions, Publish, Technique, and x-height, Roger has written numerous books, including IDG Books Worldwide's Harvard Graphics(R) 2 For Windows(R) For Dummies(R) and Microsoft(R) Office 4 For Windows(R) For Dummies(R).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198162827 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198162820 |
| Title | The Oxford Illustrated History of Opera |
| Author | Roger Parker |
| Series | Oxford Illustrated Histories Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 1994-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 556 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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