Musikalische Werke als Kunstreligion

Taking a specific example from opera history, this book takes a religious studies approach to the concept of “Kunstreligion”. In doing so, it provides a broader view of Richard Wagner’s stage festival play, Der Ring des Nibelungen.
In terms of content, the book can be divided into two thematic areas. The first deals with the theory, terminology, and history of the concept, while the second analyses Wagner’s Gesamtkunstwerk in terms of its significance as a form of religious artistic interpretation.
Finally, it provides a case study-based definition of the term “Kunstreligion”.
The book is aimed at Wagner enthusiasts and academics alike.