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⭐ Core Definition: Ancient Greek theatre (structure)

A theatrical culture flourished in ancient Greece from 700 BC. At its centre was the city-state of Athens, which became a significant cultural, political, and religious place during this period, and the theatre was institutionalised there as part of a festival called the Dionysia, which honoured the god Dionysus. Tragedy (late 500 BC), comedy (490 BC), and the satyr play were the three dramatic genres emerged there. Athens exported the festival to its numerous colonies. Modern Western theatre comes, in large measure, from the theatre of ancient Greece, from which it borrows technical terminology, classification into genres, and many of its themes, stock characters, and plot elements.

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👉 Ancient Greek theatre (structure) in the context of Roman theatre (structure)

Roman theatres derive from and are part of the overall evolution of earlier Greek theatres. Much of the architectural influence on the Romans came from the Greeks, and theatre structural design was no different from other buildings. However, Roman theatres have specific differences, such as generally being built upon their own foundations instead of earthen works or a hillside and being completely enclosed on all sides.

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⭐ Core Definition: Ancient Greek theatre (structure)
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Ancient Greek theatre (structure) in the context of Theatre of Dionysos

Ancient Greek theatre (structure) in the context of Theatre of Dionysos

The Theatre of Dionysus (or Theatre of Dionysos, Greek: Θέατρο του Διονύσου) is an ancient Greek theatre in Athens. It is built on the south slope of the Acropolis hill, originally part of the sanctuary of Dionysus Eleuthereus (Dionysus the Liberator). The first orchestra terrace was constructed on the site around the mid- to late-sixth century BC, where it hosted the City Dionysia. The theatre reached its fullest extent in the fourth century BC under the epistates of Lycurgus , when it would have had a capacity of up to 25,000, and was in continuous use down to the Roman period. The theatre then fell into decay in the Byzantine era and was not identified, excavated and restored to its current condition until the nineteenth century.

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Ancient Greek theatre (structure) in the context of "Roman theatre (structure)"

⭐ In the context of Roman theatre, Ancient Greek theatre is considered to have influenced the Romans primarily in what aspect of theatre construction?

⭐ Core Definition: Ancient Greek theatre (structure)

👉 Ancient Greek theatre (structure) in the context of Roman theatre (structure)

Ancient Greek theatre (structure) in the context of Theatre of Dionysos


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