Theatrical devices in classical theatre

This program covers the purpose, design, and uses of the ekkyklema for showing the victims and perpetrators of off-stage violence; the deus ex machina, a crane mechanism to suspend gods above the stage; Charonian steps, for ghosts from the underworld; and other means of entrance and exit. It also ex...

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Other Authors: Elliniki Tileorasi-1., Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase.
Format: Video
Language: English
Published: New York, N.Y. : Infobase, [2005], c1989.
Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (20 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
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Summary: This program covers the purpose, design, and uses of the ekkyklema for showing the victims and perpetrators of off-stage violence; the deus ex machina, a crane mechanism to suspend gods above the stage; Charonian steps, for ghosts from the underworld; and other means of entrance and exit. It also explains the reasons for New Comedy, its audience, and its physical requirements.
Item Description: Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 12, 2005.
Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
Myth in Greek Tragedy (3:06) -- Violence in Greek Plays (3:29) -- Hellenistic Theater (2:47) -- New Comedy in Greek Theater (3:11) -- Theater of Apollo (4:09) -- Delos Theater (2:21)
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This program covers the purpose, design, and uses of the ekkyklema for showing the victims and perpetrators of off-stage violence; the deus ex machina, a crane mechanism to suspend gods above the stage; Charonian steps, for ghosts from the underworld; and other means of entrance and exit. It also explains the reasons for New Comedy, its audience, and its physical requirements.
Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Physical Description: 1 streaming video file (20 min.) : sd., col., digital file.
Format: Mode of access: Internet.
System requirements: FOD playback platform.
Access: Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.