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Evolution of Theater in 5th Century Athens: Dithyramb to Tragedy

Explore the development of ancient Greek theater in the 5th century BC, from the choral songs of Dionysos to the emergence of tragedy as a distinct art form. Witness the evolution from dithyrambs danced in circles to the performance of complex tragedies with actors and painted scenes. Learn about key figures like Thespis, Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides who shaped the theatrical landscape. Discover the competitive nature of theater festivals and the influence of Dionysian rituals on dramatic productions.

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Evolution of Theater in 5th Century Athens: Dithyramb to Tragedy

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  1. 5th Century Athens Theater of Dionysos

  2. Dithyramb, choral song to Dionysos Act of worship Danced in a circle Actor develops from leader Develops into tragoidia, goat song Satyr Plays men dressed as goats Tragoidia not act of worship Danced in a rectangle Dithyramb and tragedy separate, parallel developments Dithyramb not danced in goat costume, satyrs horsemen Singers competing for a goat prize Tragedy, tragoidia

  3. Spring festival Dionysos Eleuthereus End of 6th c. BCE Peisistratos Libation Phallus Choregos Ekstasis, enthousiasmos Began as Chorus, 12-15 men 534 Thespis introduced actor 472 Aeschylus, 2nd actor 458 Sophocles 3rd actor and scene painting Euripides City Dionysia, Tragedy

  4. Komodoi, Komos Singers

  5. Trachones

  6. Trachones

  7. Theater at Thorikos

  8. Thorikos, cavea

  9. City of Athens

  10. Acropolis, Athens

  11. Theater of Dionysos, Athens

  12. Theater at Priene

  13. Mechane

  14. Street of the Tripods Choregic Monument Lysikrates Monument Won dithyramb in 335/4

  15. Animal Chorus, Comedy

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