Upon successful completion of the course students will be able to:

• Understand the different meanings defined by the term "scenography" then and now.

• Recognize and describe in architectural terms the different types of skene (scene-building) shown in classical, Hellenistic and Roman periods.

• Date each type of skene on the basis of its architectural features.

• Recognize the different types of painted backdrops and stage properties used in the ancient theatre.

• Τransfer their knowledge towards the revival of an ancient drama.

Finally, they will have acquired a basic knowledge of ancient Greek painting.