Greek drama : reconstructing a Greek theater /

Reconstructs the famous Theater of Dionysus in Athens, showing how it evolved over time through the Greek and Roman periods. The date of an orchestra is set by its shape, a facade by the setting of the stones, an auditorium by its space for a descending Greek chorus, wooden seats by a mention of the...

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Corporate Authors: Open University, British Broadcasting Corporation. Television Service, Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Science, [1998]
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Summary:Reconstructs the famous Theater of Dionysus in Athens, showing how it evolved over time through the Greek and Roman periods. The date of an orchestra is set by its shape, a facade by the setting of the stones, an auditorium by its space for a descending Greek chorus, wooden seats by a mention of them in lines from a play by Aristophanes and other parts of the structure through paintings on Greek vases from particular periods.
Item Description:Originally produced in 1988.
"FFH8128."
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (25 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in.
Format:VHS.
Production Credits:Camera, Tony Sturman and Derk Firmin.