The Architecture of the Ancient Theatre

Course Code
34ΕΕ060
ECTS Credits
5
Semester
Εξάμηνο ΣΤ
Course Category
Specialization
Performing Arts
Course Description

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

  • Identify and describe the architectural features of the ancient Greek theatre, applying the relevant terminology. 

  • Read and describe the plan of an ancient Greek theatre. 

  • Distinguish the architectural differences of ancient Greek and Roman theatre. 

  • Recognize the Odeum ie. a small roofed theatre, used for concerts and other musical performances. 

  • Consolidate the different building phases of the ancient Greek theatre of Dionysus in Athens, a key reference, considered as the architectural prototype of all Greek territory theatres.

Consolidate the development of the architecture in the ancient theatre from the classical to the Roman era.