Date of Award
Spring 5-1-2026
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Fine Art (M.F.A.)
Department
Theater
Language
English
First Advisor
Kip Marsh
Abstract
riadne auf Naxos was made in collaboration between librettist Hugo von Hofmannsthal and composer Richard Strauss between 1911 and 1916. While it was not the first or last project the pair would do together, it was one that dared to reinvent the form of early 20th-century German opera. Both artists understood that, in order to evolve with the modern world, their art form needed to reflect the changing culture around them. Hofmannstal envisioned “a totally unified creation of the contributing art forms, harmoniously and inseparably blended into a superior vehicle of expression” (Davidsen et al.) I find this mindset one that could greatly benefit today’s society, as we find ourselves in a world of discord and conflict. Through art and expression, how can we as creatives unify together with each distinct creative strengths to usher in a more harmonious world?
Recommended Citation
Lathrom, Riley, "Scenic Design: Ariadne auf Naxos" (2026). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/bc_etds/19
