skene
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The skene was a structure at the back of the ancient Greek theater stage that served as both a backdrop for performances and a space for actors to change costumes and enter the scene.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| skene canonical | 1 |
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural element
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component of ancient Greek theatre ⓘ theatrical structure ⓘ |
| architecturalPosition | behind the proskenion in later theatres ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
classical Athenian drama
ⓘ
comedy ⓘ tragedy ⓘ |
| category |
ancient Greek theatre terminology
ⓘ
stagecraft ⓘ |
| constructionMaterial |
later stone
ⓘ
originally wood ⓘ |
| culturalContext | ancient Greek religious and civic festivals ⓘ |
| developedFrom | temporary tent-like structures ⓘ |
| developedInto | permanent stone stage building ⓘ |
| discipline |
studied in classical archaeology
ⓘ
studied in theatre history ⓘ |
| etymology | from Ancient Greek σκηνή (skēnḗ) ⓘ |
| function |
backdrop for performances
ⓘ
space for actors to change costumes ⓘ space for actors to enter the scene ⓘ storage of theatrical props ⓘ support for painted scenery ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
doors for actor entrances
ⓘ
flat façade suitable for painted scenery ⓘ interior rooms or spaces for performers ⓘ |
| historicalEvolution | grew in height and complexity over time ⓘ |
| influenced | Roman theatre scaenae frons ⓘ |
| locationInTheatre |
at the back of the stage area
ⓘ
behind the orchestra ⓘ |
| originalMeaning | tent or hut ⓘ |
| partOf | theatre building complex ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
orchestra (ancient Greek theatre)
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proskenion ⓘ theatron ⓘ |
| roleInProduction |
enabled use of stage machinery in later periods
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helped define performance space ⓘ provided multiple entrances and exits for actors ⓘ |
| spatialRelation |
aligned along the central axis of the theatre
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separated from audience by orchestra ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
Classical period of ancient Greece
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Hellenistic period of ancient Greece ⓘ |
| usedFor |
concealing offstage action
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costume storage ⓘ mask changes ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Hellenistic theatre architecture
NERFINISHED
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ancient Greek theatre ⓘ |
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