23rd International Conference - Association Répertoire International d’Iconographie Musicale (RIdIM)
Laughing your staves off: irony, satire, and parody in visual representations and narratives of music
Vienna, the capital of Austria, is located in the east of the country on the Danube River. Its artistic and intellectual heritage has had a significant impact on the shaping of Europe, formed as it has been by an almost endless number of musicians, singers, conductors, artists, writers, philosophers, scientists, movie directors, theater and movie actors and actresses, etc. In addition, as the center of the Habsburg monarchy for more than seven centuries, the rulers of the House of Habsburg – one of the most prominent and important dynasties in European history – have left significant traces in the city’s landscape and architecture and the people’s mentality.
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