Greek Theater Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
Parados
A
Physical space in theater
2
Q
Altar
A
Where sacrifice goat in middle
Marble edifice in middle of orchestra
3
Q
Skene
A
House where hold props/costumes
Later actors stood on it
4
Q
Orchestra
A
Dancing circle
Tamp down grain to make space
5
Q
Deus Ex Machina
A
Physical lifting of person
Stepping in to help person
God of machine
6
Q
Catharsis
A
Emotional release
Purging of emotion
Purifying emotions (to heal you)