PPT-Background of Greek Theater

Objective Of Greek Theater Georgia Performance Standards ELA10RL1 The student identifies analyzes and applies knowledge of the themes structures and elements of dramatic literature and provides evidence from the text to support understanding. The Living Tradition and Folklore. Greek Identity. Greek identity is determined “. not only by the inanimate structures that belong to bygone times but by the living tradition. " . Ahrweiler-The Making of Europe. Dr. Neighbours. NRHS . Theatre Classes. The land. The myths. The stage. The. . Land. Located in Europe in the Aegean Sea. The Land. PURPOSE OF GREEK DRAMA. Dramas presented by the state at annual religious festivals. . Greek Mythology Unit. Ms. Shields. English II. Objectives: . Build background information and cultural context of the play. Allow students to be able to recognize references to other Greek gods/myths throughout the play. An introduction to the beginnings of theater.. Aristotle’s 6 Elements of Theater. (In this order:). 1. Plot- The arrangement of events on stage. 2. Character- The agents of the plot. 3. Theme- The reason the playwright wrote the play. Origin. . of. . Tragedy. Religious festivals in honor of Dionysus . Greek tragedy originated in religious festivals in honor of Dionysus, the god of wine and fertility.. Dionysus died each winter but was reborn each spring.. Vocab. The Ancient Olympics. The Greek. Theater. Greek Philosophers. Other. Greek Thinkers. 100. 100. 100. 100. 100. 200. 200. 200. 200. 200. 300. 300. 300. 300. 300. 400. 400. 400. 400. 400. 500. 500. Myth. : a traditional story that was once believed to be true. (Myths frequently attempt to explain the origin of something.). Greek Gods and Goddesses. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuCvWAbAV0Q. Cronus. a literary art form.. The Greek Theater. Greek Drama Target Chart. Greek Tragedy: . Antigone. In your textbook, turn to p. 1064.. Read . the notes on the origin of Greek drama, theater and tragedy.. Create target notes in your binder:. Origins of Drama. Drama began during the . sixth century, B.C. . as part of a religious festival that was intended to honor the god . Dionysus. , the god of wine, . agriculture, . and fertility. . These . Complete . Day 12.. Online Textbook . Quiz Vocab. . my.hrw.com Friday! . HFORYS VCWS Unit 1 . Mustangs1 . Essay Reminders. Introductions and conclusions. Analysis: . what. the evidence does and . Greek Theater. Greeks very competitive by nature. Had many festivals with competitions . Dionysia. :. Most famous festival-, . it . was a celebration of the Greek god, . Dionysus the god of wine and drama. Origins of Drama. Drama began during the . sixth century, B.C. . as part of a religious festival that was intended to honor the god . Dionysus. , the god of wine, . agriculture, . and fertility. . These . Classical Theater. Beginnings. Early on, two genres evolved, tragedy and comedy.. It was the Greeks who, in the late 6th century B.C., invented Western drama. . From Festival Origins. Performances were vivid affairs, religious and civic occasions, and the entire community came to watch. Part of one’s civic duty.. Robin Mitchell - Boyask - April 6th, 1996 The Pharmacy of Asclepius and the Theater of Dionysus If this road, before it opens into the grove of the Muses, leads us over by the temple of Ascle pius, so