CLASSIC 20 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Ancient Greek Philosophy, Ennius, Scipio Aemilianus
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Twelve tables (duodecim tabulae) - foundation of roman law, composed by. Decemviri during struggle of orders, ratified by century of the assemblies. Originally probably wooden tablets then inscribed on bronze tablets, originals probably destroyed by sack of gauls. Livius andronicus: greek citizen from city of tarentum (italy) perhaps came to rome as a slave. First performance of a drama in rome which he wrote. Plautus: born in sarsina, last years of second punic war. Only two festival occasions in 5th century athens. Rome had larger number of festivals for dramatic performances. Permanent stone theater: came late to rome. Audiences stood or seats were steps in front of temple or temporary wooden platforms. Blocked by conservative element in rome because of immorality of plays. Mainly no permanent theater because they didn"t want one family to be in charge of all the plays. First permanent theater in rome: theater of pompey which has orchestra and stage facade.
