Greek drama : from ritual to theater / writer, Douglas Anderson ; directed by John Horthcote, Linda Taylor ; produced by Arthur Pritchard, producer, Paul Iacono.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, ©2008. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (57 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Iacono, Paul. |
| Other author/creator | Barrett, Joe. |
| Other author/creator | Anderson, Douglas, 1953- |
| Other author/creator | Horthcote, John. |
| Other author/creator | Taylor, Linda. |
| Other author/creator | Pritchard, Arthur. |
| Other author/creator | Aeschylus. |
| Other author/creator | Foley, Helene P., 1942- |
| Other author/creator | Henderson, Jeffrey, 1946- |
| Other author/creator | Fagles, Robert. |
| Other author/creator | Meineck, Peter, 1967- |
| Included Work | Sophocles. Antigone. |
| Included Work | Sophocles. Oedipus Rex. |
| Included Work | Euripides. Medea. |
| Included Work | Aristophanes. Lysistrata. |
| Other author/creator | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm) |
| Contents | Chapter 1: Ritual Becomes Theater -- Chapter 2: Festival of Dionysus -- Chapter 3: Sophocles' Antigone -- Chapter 4: Sophocles' Oedipus Tyrannus -- Chapter 5: Euripides' Medea -- Chapter 6: Greek comedy -- Chapter 7: Aristophanes' Lysistrata -- Chapter 8: Theater becomes history |
| Abstract | "Traces Greek theater from ancient harvest rites to the golden age of Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides, and Aristophanes. Key scenes from 'Antigone', 'Oedipus Tyrranus', 'Medea', and 'Lysistrata' show how these works remain relevant by exploring the timeless themes of honor, class, gender, sexuality, and politics. Essential concepts such as catharsis, hamartia, and the use of masks and a chorus are discussed. Scholarly commentary by Helene Foley of Barnard College, Jeffrey Henderson of Boston University, Princeton University's Robert Fagles, and Peter Meineck of NYU's Aquila Theatre Company emphasizes the vitality of classical drama and the essential role it played in the everyday lives of the ancient Greeks."--Container. |
| General note | DVD of the 2001 film. |
| General note | "This program discusses mature themes. Viewer discretion is advised."--Opening frame. |
| Credits | Scholarly commentary: Helene Foley of Barnard College, Jeffrey Henderson of Boston University, Robert Fagles of Princeton University, and Peter Meineck of NYU's Aquila Theatre Company. |
| Performer | Host, Joe Barrett. |
| Technical details | DVD. |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | PA3131 .G74 2008 DVD | ✔ Available | Place Hold |