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skene (n.)
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- The skene, an ancient Greek stage building, housed the dressing rooms and machinery for theatrical productions.
- The tragic figure of Clytemnestra appears in the skene at the beginning of Aeschylus' Oresteia.
- The proscenium, the part of the skene visible to the audience, was decorated with elaborate paintings and sculptures.
- The skene was often used to create multiple settings on stage, allowing for seamless transitions between scenes.
- The ekkyklema, a rolling platform, was stored in the skene and used to bring characters and objects onto the stage.
- The periaktoi, revolving prisms, were also stored in the skene and used to change the scenery quickly.
- The theologeion, a balcony on the second story of the skene, was used for gods and other celestial figures to appear above the mortals.
- The skene played a vital role in Athenian theater, its versatility and technological advancements enhancing the audience's experience.
- Modern theaters have adopted elements of the ancient skene, such as the proscenium and the fly tower.
- The study of the skene and its impact on Greek theater continues to fascinate scholars and theater practitioners alike.
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The skene, an ancient Greek stage building, housed the dressing rooms and machinery for theatrical productions.
The tragic figure of Clytemnestra appears in the skene at the beginning of Aeschylus' Oresteia.
The proscenium, the part of the skene visible to the audience, was decorated with elaborate paintings and sculptures.
The skene was often used to create multiple settings on stage, allowing for seamless transitions between scenes.
