The drama of ancient Greece : from ritual to theater ; producer, Paul Iacono ; directors, John Northcote, Linda Taylor ; writer, Douglas Anderson.
Traces Greek theater from ancient harvest rites to the golden age of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes. Key scenes from 'Antigone', 'Oedipus Tyrranus', 'Medea' and 'Lysistrata' show how these works remain relevant by exploring the timeless theme...
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| Format: | Video VHS |
| Language: | English |
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Princeton, N.J. :
Films for the Humanities, Inc.,
[2001]
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| Summary: | Traces Greek theater from ancient harvest rites to the golden age of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides and Aristophanes. Key scenes from 'Antigone', 'Oedipus Tyrranus', 'Medea' and 'Lysistrata' show how these works remain relevant by exploring the timeless themes of honor, class, gender, sexuality and politics. Essential concepts such as catharsis, hamartia and the use of masks and a chorus are discussed. Scholarly commentary by Helene Foley of Barnard College, Jeffrey Henderson of Boston University, Princeton University's Robert Fagles and Peter Meineck of NYU's Aquila Theatre Company emphasizes the vitality of classical drama and the essential role it played in the everyday lives of the ancient Greeks. |
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| Item Description: | "FFH11790." Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videocassette (57 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. |
| Format: | VHS. |
| Production Credits: | Editor, David Fish ; music, Trammel Starks. |