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Greek & Roman Drama

Greek & Roman Drama

Introduction to Greek Drama • Greek contribution to world • Intellectual/expand the mind •

Introduction to Greek Drama • Greek contribution to world • Intellectual/expand the mind • Greatest accomplishment of the 5 th century • Duty of Greek citizen to attend (rich or poor) • Supported by state/Pericles • Drama part of Festival of Dionysus – 1 st round: comedies – 2 nd round: tragedies

Aristotle’s Poetics • Treatise: significant writing • Concept of tragedy: when a great person

Aristotle’s Poetics • Treatise: significant writing • Concept of tragedy: when a great person meets disaster as a result of choices or flawed character • Hubris: worst character flaw • Catharsis: an outpouring of emotion according to Aristotle: a purifying of emotions that is brought about in the audience of a tragic drama • Three Unities: – Time: All events within prescribed time – Place: Setting doesn’t change – Action: Moves forward (no flashbacks)

Parts of the Theatre Venue • General horse-shoe shape • Orchestra: center circle where

Parts of the Theatre Venue • General horse-shoe shape • Orchestra: center circle where performers were • Theatron: where audience sat • Skene: backdrop

Theatre at Delphi

Theatre at Delphi

Parts of Greek Drama • Masks – Equipped with a mega-phone type device –

Parts of Greek Drama • Masks – Equipped with a mega-phone type device – Infamous comedy/tragedy masks originated with the Greeks • Music from the Aulos • Dance • Chorus – give overview of the action, comments

Purpose of Greek Drama • Expand the mind • Pursue lofty ideals • Explore

Purpose of Greek Drama • Expand the mind • Pursue lofty ideals • Explore ethical issues

Roman Drama • Different from Greek drama • Romans more realistic • Wild, unrestrained,

Roman Drama • Different from Greek drama • Romans more realistic • Wild, unrestrained, obscene • No abstract ideas • Stock characters: typecast/stereotypical roles

Types of Roman Drama • Farces • Comedies • Pantomime: to convey an idea

Types of Roman Drama • Farces • Comedies • Pantomime: to convey an idea in gestures; no speech –created by the Romans

Greek & Roman Theater Comparison Greek Roman Intellectual Emotional/obscene, wild Use of masks Pantomime

Greek & Roman Theater Comparison Greek Roman Intellectual Emotional/obscene, wild Use of masks Pantomime Harm public morals Use of masks Stylized gestures Important to attend

Greek Music • Pythagoras – Mathematician who created a system of intervals in music

Greek Music • Pythagoras – Mathematician who created a system of intervals in music • Instruments – Lyre (string) used to back up poetry readings – Aulos (wind) used in theatre

Greek Lyre & Aulos

Greek Lyre & Aulos

S (ound) H (armony) M (elody) R (hythm) G (rowth)

S (ound) H (armony) M (elody) R (hythm) G (rowth)

Roman Music • Instruments: –Hydralus (water organ) –Trumpet & horn (new inventions) • Music

Roman Music • Instruments: –Hydralus (water organ) –Trumpet & horn (new inventions) • Music used: – Background music at the Colosseum – Social or political tool

Roman Hydralus

Roman Hydralus

Greek & Roman Dance Comparison Greek Roman Ceremonial Entertainment Expressed mystery and power Intentionally

Greek & Roman Dance Comparison Greek Roman Ceremonial Entertainment Expressed mystery and power Intentionally sexual

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