Classical Theater Flashcards
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It is a form of arts that Is presented through collaborative effect.
Theater
Is a part of human history
Theater
A three legged bronze cauldron that serves as a trophy in the modern times
Tripod
These are two types of greek play
Tragedy
Comedy
Which the main character go through a series of events that leads to his/her downfall or demise
Tragedy
Which life is represented in light and sometimes ironic episodes
Comedy
It is a stage were they play in open air theater
Amphitheaters
The stage were actors and chorus perform
Orchestra
Used as brachdrop and where the actors can hide and change their costumes
Skene
They used to help actors enter and exit the stage
Trapdoors
Serves as scenic elements and were placed in front the openings
Pinakes or painted panels
A crane that used to make a actor as if he or she is flying
Mechane
A platform used to wheel in a dead character
Ekkyklema
It is a group of players who would give the background information or comments regarding the events that are unfolding in the scene
Chorus
A mask with exaggerated expressions
Prosopon
Who wrote the Medea
Euripides
Who wrote the oresteia
Aeschylus
Who wrote the Oedipus Rex
Sophocles
It is a greek mythological tale of a wife taking revenge against the unfaithful husband
Medea
It’s about the curse that befell the house of atreus
Oresteia
Loved slapstick comedy
Farce
It is loud and full of jokes
Farce
Atellan farce also known as
Oscan games
It is a series of rude and offensive farce that were filled with low comedy and vulgar jokes
Atellan farce
