In the German-speaking capitals of Vienna and Berlin during the mid-to-late-eighteenth century, theaters were the most important form of entertainment for the middle and upper classes, and stage sets were crucial to the suspended disbelief of the audience. This complex design was intended for the oldest still-performing theater in Vienna, located in the Josefstadt district.
Elaborate Stage Set Design for the Theater in der Josefstadt, Vienna, c.1790, ParchmentAustrian School (18th - Century) |
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In the German-speaking capitals of Vienna and Berlin during the mid-to-late-eighteenth century, theaters were the most important form of entertainment for the middle and upper classes, and stage sets were crucial to the suspended disbelief of the audience. This complex design was intended for the oldest still-performing theater in Vienna, located in the Josefstadt district. |
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