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 InfoPrinceton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, ©2008.
Description1 videodisc (57 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Subjects

Other author/creatorIacono, Paul.
Other author/creatorBarrett, Joe.
Other author/creatorAnderson, Douglas, 1953-
Other author/creatorHorthcote, John.
Other author/creatorTaylor, Linda.
Other author/creatorPritchard, Arthur.
Other author/creatorAeschylus.
Other author/creatorFoley, Helene P., 1942-
Other author/creatorHenderson, Jeffrey, 1946-
Other author/creatorFagles, Robert.
Other author/creatorMeineck, Peter, 1967-
Included WorkSophocles. Antigone.
Included WorkSophocles. Oedipus Rex.
Included WorkEuripides. Medea.
Included WorkAristophanes. Lysistrata.
Other author/creatorFilms 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 noteDVD of the 2001 film.
General note"This program discusses mature themes. Viewer discretion is advised."--Opening frame.
CreditsScholarly 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 detailsDVD.

Availability

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Joyner Compact DVDs PA3131 .G74 2008 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold