Greek Theater The Greek Theater 1 5 th
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Greek Theater
The Greek Theater 1. 5 th Century B. C. Golden Age of Greek Dramatic festivals were popular People witnessed tragic and comic plays
The land Overview of Greek. Theatre myths The stage
2. The Land Greece has thousands of inhabited islands and dramatic mountain ranges Greece has a rich culture and history Democracy was founded in Greece Philosophy, as a practice, began in Greece (Socrates, Plato, Aristotle)
The Land A. Located in Europe in the Aegean Sea
The Land
Overview of Greek Theatre The land The stage The myths
The Stage
A. 3 Main Portions of a Greek Theater: 1. Skene – Portion of stage where actors performed (included 1 -3 doors in and out) 2. Orchestra – “Dancing Place” where chorus sang to the audience 3. Theatron – Seating for audience 3. The Stage- the Amphitheatre
The Stage
The Stage Greek plays were performed during religious ceremonies held in honor of Dionysus, the Greek god of wine and revelry (altars generally on stage) People would travel from all around to see the drama competitions—even prisoners were temporarily released to see the plays
The Stage
B. Where and how were the dramas performed? 1. In an amphitheater 2. With a chorus who described most of the action. 3. With masks
C. Masks of Greek Theater
The masks were worn for many reason including: 1. Visibility 2. Acoustic Assistance 3. Few Actors, Many Roles 4. Characterization
Male actors performed all the roles Actors switched masks to play a number of roles – both female and male
Masks of Greek Theater
Masks of Greek Theater
Modern-day replicas Hero-King Comedy (Servant or Herald ) Tragedy (Weeping Chorus)
Theater at Epidaurus
Theater at Epidaurus
Overview of Greek Theatre The land The stage The myths
III. The Myths – Why they were written A. Explained the unexplainable B. Justified religious practices C. Gave credibility to leaders D. Gave hope E. Polytheistic (more than one god) F. Centered around the twelve Olympians (primary Greek gods)
Explained the Unexplainable When Echo tried to get Narcissus to love her, she was denied. Saddened, she shriveled to nothing, her existence melting into a rock. Only her voice remained. Hence, the echo!
Mount Olympus… …Where the Olympians lived. Who are the Olympians?
The Olympians Are the 12 Main Gods
The Olympians
1. Zeus a. King of gods b. Heaven c. Storms d. Thunder e. Lightning
2. Poseidon a. Zeus’s brother b. King of the sea c. Earthquakes d. Horses
3. Hades a. Brother to Zeus and Poseidon b. King of the Underworld (Tartarus) c. Husband of Persphone
4. Ares a. God of war
5. Hephaestus a. God of fire b. Craftspeople c. Metalworkers d. Artisans
6. Apollo a. God of the sun b. Music c. Poetry d. Fine arts e. Medicine
7. Hermes a. Messenger to the gods b. Trade c. Commerce d. Travelers e. Thieves & scoundrels
8. Dionysus a. God of Wine b. Revelry (Partying)
9. Hera a. Queen of gods b. Women c. Marriage d. Childbirth
10. Demeter a. Goddess of Harvest b. Agriculture c. Fertility d. Fruitfulness e. Mom to Persephone
11. Hestia a. Goddess of Hearth b. Home c. Community
12. Athena a. Goddess of wisdom b. Practical arts c. War
13. Aphrodite a. Goddess of love and beauty
14. Artemis a. Goddess of hunting and the moon.
The End
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