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1 Greek & Roman Drama

2 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

3 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)

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

5 Theatre at Delphi

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8 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

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

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

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

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

13 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

14 Greek Lyre & Aulos

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

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

17 Roman Hydralus

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

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