Hugo Steiner-Prag und die Bühnenausstattung zur Oper „Golem“ von Eugen d'Albert
Hugo Steiner-Prag and the stage design for the opera “Golem” by Eugen d'Albert

Summary/Abstract: This article examines the work of Hugo Steiner-Prag, a Czech-born artist who designed the stage and costumes for the opera "Der Golem" by Eugen d'Albert in 1927. The article analyzes the sources, influences, and symbolism of Steiner-Prag's scenic conception, which drew on the Golem legend, the expressionist aesthetics, and the historical and cultural context of Prague. The article also compares Steiner-Prag's work with other artistic representations of the Golem, such as the films by Paul Wegener and the illustrations by Gustav Meyrink. The article concludes that Steiner-Prag's contribution to the opera was innovative and original, and that he created a powerful visual interpretation of the Golem theme.

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