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Theatre of ancient Greece
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A theatrical culture flourished in ancient Greece from 700 BC. At its centre was the city-state of Athens, which became a significant cultural, political, and religious place during this period, and t
Bronze statue of a Greek actor, 150–100 BC. The half-mask over the eyes and nose identifies the figure as an actor. He wears a man's conical cap but female garments, following the Greek custom of men playing the roles of women. Later, slave women were brought in to play minor female characters and in comedy as well.
Bronze statue of a Greek actor, 150–100 BC. The half-mask over the eyes and nose identifies the figure as an actor. He wears a man's conical cap but f
View of the ancient theatre at Epidaurus, considered by Pausanias the finest in Greece.
View of the ancient theatre at Epidaurus, considered by Pausanias the finest in Greece.
The Theatre of Dionysus
The Theatre of Dionysus
Roman, Republican or Early Imperial Relief of a seated poet (Menander) with masks of New Comedy, 1st century BC. – early 1st century AD, Princeton Uni
Roman, Republican or Early Imperial Relief of a seated poet (Menander) with masks of New Comedy, 1st century BC. – early 1st century AD, Princeton University Art Museum
Dionysia
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The Dionysia was a large festival in ancient Athens in honor of the god Dionysus, the central events of which were processions and sacrifices in honor of Dionysus, the theatrical performances of drama
A Hellenistic Greek mosaic depicting the god Dionysos as a winged daimon riding on a tiger, from the House of Dionysos at Delos (which was once contro
A Hellenistic Greek mosaic depicting the god Dionysos as a winged daimon riding on a tiger, from the House of Dionysos at Delos (which was once controlled by Athens) in the South Aegean region of Greece, late 2nd century BC, Archaeological Museum of Delos
Ruins of a 6th century BC Temple of Dionysus in Eleutherae, where the Cult of Dionysus and the Rural Dionysia was originally founded
Ruins of a 6th century BC Temple of Dionysus in Eleutherae, where the Cult of Dionysus and the Rural Dionysia was originally founded
Theatre of Dionysus in Athens where dramatic performances for the Dionysia took place. It is generally considered to be one of the oldest theatres in
Theatre of Dionysus in Athens where dramatic performances for the Dionysia took place. It is generally considered to be one of the oldest theatres in the world.