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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. Ritual origins of Greek theatre; its connection to religion, feast, music and dancing. 2. Satyr-play 3. Classical Greek tragedy (Aeschylus, Sophocles) 4. The theatrical space and construction of the Greek theatre buildings 5. Ancient Tragedies in our contemporary festivals
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Lecture, Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training)
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Learning outcomes
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Introduction to ancient Greek theatre: its origin, the connection to religion, music and dancing. The development from early tragicomic form of satyr play to classic dramas of Aeschylus and Sophocles.
Students will acquire general knowledge of particular forms of ancient drama and other kinds of ancient theatre, and learn about the organization of performances and construction of ancient theatre buildings.
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Prerequisites
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The course is intended not only for the students of classics but for all students interesting in ancient theatre and his history.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
Active participation in class.
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Recommended literature
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Stehlíková, E. (2005). Antické divadlo. Praha.
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Stehlíková, E. Řecké divadlo klasické doby, Praha 1991..
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Storey, I. C. - Arlene, A. (2005). A Guide to Ancient Greek Drama. Oxford.
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Taplin, O. Greek Tragedy in Action, Berkeley/Los Angeles 1979..
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