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

Explore the development of Athenian theater from choral songs to the elaborate tragedies staged at the Theater of Dionysos. Witness the transition from dithyrambic celebrations to the introduction of actors and the evolution of tragic performances. Discover the significance of satyr plays, the competition for goat prizes, and the innovations by leading playwrights such as Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides. Unravel the cultural and religious influences shaping the renowned theaters of Athens in this fascinating journey through ancient drama.

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

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  1. 5th Century Athens Tragedy, Theaters, and the 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. Theater at Epidauros

  16. Theater at Epidauros, Cavea

  17. Animal Chorus, Comedy

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