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Placed adjacent to temples of nature and of the fertility god Dionysus, the orchestra was used for dramatic performances, which, together with a procession and sacrifice, composed the annual spring festival of the god. The theatre was first built in the 6th century BCE. Modified and expanded over the centuries, it is the oldest Greek theatre and is the site where some of the most famous Greek plays from antiquity were first performed. Theatre of Dionysus Photographer: Derrick Sugden #Ur
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Ancient Greek theater masks are one of the most defining aspects of ancient theatrical performances and festivals.
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Greek theaters had large semicircle amphitheaters for the audience and could be built into a hill. In the center of the amphitheater is an orchestra. Behind the orchestra is the skene which served as a place for actors to change masks and costumes. Passages were also frequently used in Greek theater to aid elaborate entrances and exits for the chorus.
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The chorus is an integral part of ancient Greek tragedy, playing a vital role in enhancing the dramatic effect and conveying the central themes and messages of the play. In ancient Greece, tragedy was not only about the actors and their dialogue but also about the collective voice of the chorus, which represented the community or society as a whole. If you are hungry for more information and want to dive deeper into the ancient Greek chorus, you can click on the links at the end of this…
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The Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus at the sanctuary of Asclepius, the God of of healing and medicine.
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Greek theater costumes often associate with wearing masks with exaggerated expressions to get the audience to understand the character type.
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