classics 2.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Classical CivilizationGreek theatreGCSEAQA Created by: claudcowCreated on: 11-06-14 18:09 When are tragedies performed? Day light 1 of 13 Dionysus - god of drinking, wine and fun 2 of 13 Where do tragedies take place? Theatre of Dionysus in Athens 3 of 13 Orchestra circular acting area and dancing floor 4 of 13 Thymele the altar/raised area at the centre of the orchestra 5 of 13 Eisodoi/paradoi entrances and exits either side of the orchestra 6 of 13 Skene - first a tent, but later a wooden building where actors would change. - 2 by 4 metres high - large central doorway, upper floor was used for acting 7 of 13 When was the theatre of dionysus rebuilt? - rebuilt in mid 4th century 8 of 13 What was seating like? used to be wooden chairs, now stone benches 9 of 13 How many could it seat? 15,000 people 10 of 13 What was the order of seating? More important, closer to the stage 11 of 13 What was the shape? bowl shape 12 of 13 How did tragedy develop? songs on mythological themes 13 of 13
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