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The Greeks

Ancient Greek civilization has profoundly shaped Western culture, particularly in art, architecture, drama, philosophy, and government. The Parthenon in Athens exemplifies classical architecture's grandeur. Greek dramas established essential structural and thematic styles that influenced playwrights such as Shakespeare. Athens, a dominant city-state in the 5th century B.C., faced Sparta in the Peloponnesian War, leading to temporary setbacks. Popular activities included the dramatic festivals at the Theater of Dionysus, where audiences enjoyed tragic and comic plays, showcasing the depth of Greek theatrical traditions.

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The Greeks

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  1. The Greeks

  2. GREEK CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE

  3. GREEKS • Ancient Greek ideas about art, architecture, drama, philosophy, and government greatly influenced Western Civilization. • Among the most influential of Greek cultural achievements is the Parthenon in Athens, an outstanding example of classical architecture.

  4. GREEKS • Greek dramas set structural and thematic styles emulated by great Western playwrights such as William Shakespeare.

  5. Athens dominated the Greek city-states in the 5th century B. C. Rival Sparta led the smaller Spartan Confederacy. The two sides fought in the Peloponnesian War (431-404 B. C.), and Athens lost, leaving it temporarily weakened.

  6. MUSIC AND DANCE – POPULAR GREEK ACTIVITIES

  7. Theater of Epidauros

  8. The Greek Theater • 5th Century B. C. • Golden Age of Greek Drama • Dramatic festivals were popular • People witnessed tragic and comic plays

  9. Theater of Dionysus • Dionysia was an annual festival in honor of the god Dionysus • Theater of Dionysus was an open-air Theater with room for fifteen thousand spectators

  10. Theater of Dionysus

  11. Theater of Dionysus • carved out of a stone hillside • looked like a semicircle with steeply rising tiers of seats

  12. Theater of Dionysus • At the bottom was the rounded orchestra or performance area where the chorus sang and danced

  13. Theater of Dionysus • Behind the orchestra was an open, almost bare, stage where actors spoke their lines from behind huge masks

  14. Theater of Dionysus • Male actors performed all the roles • Actors switched masks to play a number of roles – both female and male

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