Greek Theaters
An Interpretation of Greek Theaters

I. Introduction
II. Body
A. History of Greek Theaters
B. Architecture of the Greek Theaters
C. Greek Actors' Costumes and Masks
D. Figure 1
E. Figure 2
III. Conclusion


Ancient Greece is known for their beautiful artistry ranging from frescoes to sculptures, and their architectural innovations, most of which were dedicated to their gods. The Theater of Dionysus was a major theatre in ancient Greece, built at the foot of the Athenian Acropolis (Wikipedia 1). Dedicated to Dionysus, the god of plays and wine the theater could seat as many as 17,000 people, making it an ideal location for ancient Athens' biggest theatrical celebration, the Dionysia (Wikipedia 1). It was the first stone theater ever built — cut into the southern cliff face of the Acropolis — and the birthplace of Greek tragedy (Wikipedia).
Early tradition holds that drama and comedy......

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