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    The Greek theatre was an open-air structure used for dramatic performances that was carved into hillsides near cities. It was a symbol of democracy. Key features included the theatron seating area, orchestra circular space, and skene building behind for changing. The Theatre of Dionysus in Athens, built in the 6th century BC, was the first and is considered the birthplace of Greek drama. It was dedicated to Dionysus and could hold up to 17,000 spectators for the dramatic festival Dionysia. The theatre underwent renovations, first in stone around the 4th century BC and again by the Roman emperor Nero in the 1st century AD.

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    The Greek theatre was an open-air structure used for dramatic performances that was carved into hillsides near cities. It was a symbol of democracy. Key features included the theatron seating area, orchestra circular space, and skene building behind for changing. The Theatre of Dionysus in Athens, built in the 6th century BC, was the first and is considered the birthplace of Greek drama. It was dedicated to Dionysus and could hold up to 17,000 spectators for the dramatic festival Dionysia. The theatre underwent renovations, first in stone around the 4th century BC and again by the Roman emperor Nero in the 1st century AD.

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    The Greek theatre was an open-air structure used for dramatic performances that was carved into hillsides near cities. It was a symbol of democracy. Key features included the theatron seating area, orchestra circular space, and skene building behind for changing. The Theatre of Dionysus in Athens, built in the 6th century BC, was the first and is considered the birthplace of Greek drama. It was dedicated to Dionysus and could hold up to 17,000 spectators for the dramatic festival Dionysia. The theatre underwent renovations, first in stone around the 4th century BC and again by the Roman emperor Nero in the 1st century AD.

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    GREEK THEATRE

    HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE
    GREEK THEATRE

     A large open-air structure used for dramatic performance


     Generally, hollowed out of the slope of a hill near the city, and was unroofed.
     A symbol for democracy in Greece
    DEFINITION OF TERMS

     LOGEION- speaking place


     KERKIDES- wedge-shaped seating section in theatron
     PROHEDRIA- front stalls reserved for priests and other high
    ranking officials
     THEATRON- seating area or cavea
     ORCHESTRA- a circular space
     SKENE- a building behind the playing area that was originally a hut
    for the changing of masks and costumes
     PARADOS- (pl. paradoi) Two sides aisles to provide access to
    orchestra
    DEFINITION OF TERMS
     DIAZOMA- horizontal pathway separating the upper and lower
    section of theatron
     PARASKENIA- Either of two wings flanking and projecting
    forward from the skene of an ancient Greek theater. Containing
    apartments for the actors.
     THYMELE- at the early years it was used as an altar
     EKKYLEMME- a wheeled-platform on which bodies of dead
    persons were presented
     MECHANE- crane used in Greek theatre to lift the actors above the
    stage.
     PROSKENE- something set up in front of skene
    THEATRE OF DIONYSUS
     The first dramas were staged here in 600 BC
     Located at the southern hillside of Acropolis
     Functioned until at least the 4th century AD
     Is said to be the birthplace of Greek drama.
     Dedicated to Dionysus, the wine and theatre
    god.
     As many as 17,000 spectators
     Ideal location for ancient Athen’s biggest
    theatrical celebration, Dionysia
     During Dionysia, skene were placed at the
    rear of the orchestra
    THYMELE
    Used as an altar to Dionysus. Later on, the leader of the chorus will stand here.
    EKKYKLEMMA and MECHANE
    Ekkyklemma- a wheeled-platform on which bodies of dead persons were presented
    Machina- crane used in Greek theatre to lift the actors above the stage. DEUS EX MACHINA
    ODEION OF PERICLES

    Adjacent to the theatre is the Odeion of Pericles was build in 440 BC. It might have been used for
    a variety of dramatic varieties and recitations. Although holding 3,000-4,000 spectators, 40% of
    them had trouble seeing the performances due to the columns supporting the roof.
    RENOVATION OF THEATRE OF
    DIONYSUS
     4th century BC, Lycurgus, the Theatre of Dionysus was rebuilt in stone. Racked stone tiers
    were placed where the wooden benches were placed before.
     By the time Alexander the Great took over the reign, many theatres were built.
     Epidaurus c. 360 BC 14,000 seats
     Delphi c. 350 BC 5,000 seats
     Pergamum, 250 BC enlarged in 197-159 BC, 10,000 seats
     Ephesus 125-100 BC
     When the Romans came, the Theatre was renovated again for the third time by Roman
    emperor Nero in 61 AD.
    CLASSICAL THEATRE OF DIONYSUS
    HELLENISTIC THEATRE OF DIONYSUS
    ROMAN STYLE
    THEATRE OF
    EPIDAURUS

     The theatre of Epidaurus is


    located at the southeast end of
    the sanctuary dedicated to
    Asclepius.
     It is considered to be the most
    perfect ancient Greek theatre
    with regards to acoustic.
     Constructed in the 4th century
    BC.
     Polykleitos, the younger was the
    architect of the Epidaurus theatre.

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