THEA104 Final: Study Guide
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The proper study of mankind is man. Caves with paintings of animals they hunted. Life of group more important than the individual. Ex: teenage gangs, religious organizations, congregations, military, some teams. Individual most important, uses group to further individual"s goals. Gave rise to circle or orchestra: dancing & singing. Paracles (ruler of the golden age of greece) thought play festivals were so important made them free. Farthest person from center: 75 yards away. Dancing around the thymele altar praise god of theatre, wine. Religion was a huge influence on greek theatre sacrifices to gods. Parados place where chorus came in. Proskene place in front of stage house where actors performed. Tried to look within themselves better democratic life. Greek new comedy: similar to today"s sitcom comedy. Used 1 actor: 1st actor that we have record of. Wanted to sing/chant, say a verse by himself origin of word thespian. Used 2 actors scene from a novel.
