ARTS

• Greek theater 


  Produced in Athens as early as the 25th century BC
• Famous writers of Greek tragedies


  • Aeschylus
  • Sophocles
  • Euripides
• Characteristics of Greek theater

  • Tragedies based on myths and ancient heroes
  • Comedies used to comment on and criticise their government and politicians
  • Lysistrata - famous ancient Greek comedy writer Aristophanes
• Shakespearean theater


  Based on plays written by the great English playwright and poet, William Shakespeare
• Genres of Shakespearean theater

  • Comedy
  • Tragedy
  • History
• The history of Shakespeare represents Elizabethan theater which reflects England's rising greatness as a world power, including the defeat of the Spanish Armada
• Greek Costumes

  • Actors wore colorful bright costumes
  • Padded Robes
  • Mask
• Shakespearean Costumes

  • Elaborate, flamboyant, colorful, stylish, and stunning men's garments
  • Hats
  • Petticoat of skirt
  • Feathers
  • Jewels, pearls, lace, artificial flowers
  • Braid, embroidery