Topic 2 Hellenistic Period

Question 1

When was the Hellenistic Period

Answer 1

323-31 B.C.

This was between the Death of Alexander the Great and the emergence of the Roman Empire.

Question 2

How does the stage during the Hellenistic period differ from Classical Greece.

Answer 2

The orchestra is more-so 3/4 of a circle, a horseshoe, and there is more focus on the solid skênê design.

Question 3

What is added into the Theatron during the Hellenistic period.

Answer 3

The ‘Diazoma’ which is a horizontal walkway between the upper and lower viewing sections: kerkis

Question 4

What happened to the skênê during the Hellenistic period. TERMINOLOGY (3)
Episkenion, Thyromata, The Logeion

Answer 4

The skênê introduced the Episkenion: the facade of a second level. Pierced by one or more doors - Thyromata - this served as a background for the orchestra and lower skênê - The Logeion -

Question 5

What is the ‘Prohedria’

Answer 5

This is the ornate front row seats that were used for VIPS, this included priests, dignitaries and officials/figures of authority.