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Greek Theatre Masks nus_images/paula_chabot/

History of Greek Theatre Originated during festivals for the cult of Dionysus – Greek God of Fertility and Wine Aristotle’s poems say that Greek Tragedy Plays evolved from dithyrambs – songs sung in praise of Dionysus Thespis – first Greek actor (played all characters using different masks) Over time, a second and third actor were added to the plays to make interaction more dramatic

The Incredible Art Department / Ken Rohrer © 2010 Credit : Cathy Gaul Haddonfield Friends School /iad/lessons/middle/Cathy- Greek.htm Student Masks

Greek Plays – – Credit : James Parks and Sally Corbett

Theatre at Delphi

Theatre at Delphi cont.