CLARCH 221 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Thoricus, Krater, Dionysia
22 Nov 2016
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Thorikos, attica: theatre-- late 6c bce, extended in the 5c, extended 4c. Tondo(circular interior space) on an attic red-figure cup 480 bce. Playwrights sponsored by wealthy citizens competed against each other. Athens: birthplace of greek drama-home to tradgedians aeschylus, sophokles, euripides and comic playwright aristophanes. Theatre of dionysus (capacity 15-17,000) 5c bce, reconstructed 4c bce. South italian red-figure krater, depicting a scene from a comedy 350 bce. Terracotta votive figurine in the form of a phylax(comic) actor, south italian 350 bce. Perhaps related to the religious role of theatre. Chorus: group of 12 actors who sang, danced and commented on the action. South italian red-figure krater 380 bce, comic actors, bundled clothing. Comparison: japanese noh theatre: stylised costumes, exaggerated gestures. 5c= e. g. aristophanes-political satire, sometimes featuring prominent figures from athens. 4c= e. g. menander-derived comedy from daily lives of fictional characters. 3 male actors in costume, playing both male and female roles.
