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1 Evolution of Western Scenic Practices
From Greek to Modern Times

2 Scenic Timeline Greek (600 - 200 B.C.) Roman (200 – 476 A.D.)
Middle Ages (500 – 1400 A.D.) Italian Renaissance (1400 – 1700 A.D.) Modern (1700 – present)

3 GREEK - Theatre for Education
Comedy & Tragedy Built into hillsides Orchestra, skene Periaktoi Deus ex machina

4 Roman – Theatre for Entertainment
Assimilation of Greek theatres semi-circular orchestra elaborate skene Freestanding buildings Roman arch

5 Medieval – Theatre of the Church
Stationary Pageant wagons Processional Roman theatres Churches Scenery Simultaneous staging Mansions Hell’s mouth

6 Italian Renaissance – Classicism & Innovation
Innovations: Permanent Theatres Single Point Perspective Emergence of Designer Proscenium Stage Wing and Drop Scenery Chariot and Pole

7 Modern Theatre Theatre of Technology
New Developments: Realistic scenery Gas and electrical lighting Arena stages Thrust stages Symbolic scenery Production design unity

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