The comprehensive catalogue for the official anniversary exhibition at the Albertina in Vienna in commemoration of Mozart's 250th birthday. As a survey of the life and work of this exceptional composer, the book presents an illuminating contemporary view of the 18th century under the diverse influences of Rococo decadence, Enlightenment radicalism, and a gradually emerging Romantic movement. Featuring some 250 illustrations, including full-color photographs of works of art, historical documents, and objects from the everyday life of the period, this book offers a vivid picture of Mozart's time as the prelimnary phase of the modern age.