| In the late 19th century the music world was graced by | | | | pieces. But he incorporated other media such as |
| an artist who would push the boundaries of music and | | | | scenic design, costumes, and intricate themes. The |
| art. Richard Wagner laid the foundation for | | | | themes of many of his operas explored love between |
| performance art. Wagner combined several art forms | | | | people and were at times expressed through mythical |
| into a cohesive unit. One of the primary elements that | | | | elements.After the passing of Wagner, the collective |
| Wagner would use to create this holistic creation was | | | | art world would remain dormant for some 30 years |
| music, which was the driving force for many of his | | | | after his death. |