CLASSIC 30 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Family Values, Erinyes, Chthonic
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A lot of greek/ athenian architecture/ sculptures were bright colors. Greek tragedies were often sung similar to modern day operas; musical extravaganza. Greek tragedies were also very visual- elaborate costumes/ masks and elaborate set. Chorus on stage would comment on the action (represented the common people) designs/ effects. Deus ex machina: latin for god from the machine ; literal machine (crane) where an actor playing a god was lifted up at end of play and gives a solution to moral dilemma; used this a lot. Intensely communal feeling at these plays: ancient greek playwrights from classical athens: Aeschylus: only 7 of 90 plays survived including history play persians - set during. Persian wars (invasion of greece by persia with greek winning); was a soldier during these wars. Idea of a tragic flaw can be overplayed. Mythology is a vehicle to explore moral dilemmas- not as emotionally attached.
