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Greek & Roman Drama

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

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 performers were Theatron: where audience sat Skene: backdrop

Theatre at Delphi

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 ethical issues

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 in gestures; no speech –created by the Romans

Greek & Roman Theater Comparison GreekRoman IntellectualEmotional/obscene, wild Use of masks Stylized gesturesPantomime Important to attendHarm public morals

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

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

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

Roman Hydralus

Greek & Roman Dance Comparison GreekRoman CeremonialEntertainment Expressed mystery and power Intentionally sexual