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    This document provides an overview of key architectural features and buildings in ancient Greek cities. It describes the development of the skene building as the backdrop for theaters and lists some of the most famous theaters like the Theater of Dionysus in Athens. It also outlines common public spaces like the agora, stoa, prytaneum, and buildings like the bouleuterion, odeion and gymnasium. Additionally, it mentions athletic facilities within gymnasiums and naval buildings that were sometimes included in ancient cities. Famous tomb designs are also listed, such as the Mausoleum at Halicarnassos, one of the ancient wonders of the world.

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    This document provides an overview of key architectural features and buildings in ancient Greek cities. It describes the development of the skene building as the backdrop for theaters and lists some of the most famous theaters like the Theater of Dionysus in Athens. It also outlines common public spaces like the agora, stoa, prytaneum, and buildings like the bouleuterion, odeion and gymnasium. Additionally, it mentions athletic facilities within gymnasiums and naval buildings that were sometimes included in ancient cities. Famous tomb designs are also listed, such as the Mausoleum at Halicarnassos, one of the ancient wonders of the world.

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    This document provides an overview of key architectural features and buildings in ancient Greek cities. It describes the development of the skene building as the backdrop for theaters and lists some of the most famous theaters like the Theater of Dionysus in Athens. It also outlines common public spaces like the agora, stoa, prytaneum, and buildings like the bouleuterion, odeion and gymnasium. Additionally, it mentions athletic facilities within gymnasiums and naval buildings that were sometimes included in ancient cities. Famous tomb designs are also listed, such as the Mausoleum at Halicarnassos, one of the ancient wonders of the world.

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    of 1

    a. ' b. c.

    SKENE BLIILDING
    Development:

    merely a tent or a booth in which the players prepare'

    . o o

    orchestra' wings at the end which projected fuwards that mark the width of the proscenium - built in front of a skene, its roof serving as a stage (ogeion)
    parascenia

    Episcenium
    develoPed.

    a raised background of the upper part of a 2-storey skene which was later

    (God of feasting) ORCHESTRA'- complete circle, slightly raised usually w an altar to Dionysus rock natural on fourded seat's stone CAVEA (Auditorium) - tiers of

    Diazoma- cross - over separates tiers of seat in a Greek Theater. Examples of Theaters: l. Theater of DionYsos (Athens) r Co.rsidered to be the prototype of all Crreek Theaters

    Can accommodate 30,000 spectators

    2.

    TheaterofEPidauros

    o .

    Architett

    considered to be the most beautiful and best preserved iheater'

    PolYcleitos

    a.

    b.
    c.

    - Town square, center for Greek Social Life' and as religious shnnes' St-oa - log cdonnade building used around public places and a1 shelters place where distinguished visitors and as a also and prytaneum - senate house usid by dignltary ofthe city
    Agora
    citizens may be entertain.

    6.

    Public Buildings

    d. Bogleuterion - Council house, a covered meeting place for the democratically elected councils' e. Assembly hall - used by the citizens in general. f
    theater. It was a building approval ofthe public and competed for prizes. Examples: Odeion of Fericles, Athens Odeion of Herodes Atticus, Athens (Acropolis) Example: Thenilion" MegaloPolis : Ecclesiasteriol Priene

    odeion

    A kin&ed type to the

    in which musician perform their works for the

    . e

    g. h. i. j.

    Afoot racecortrse in the City, normally founded on convenient natural ground. prototype of the Eippodmme - similar to stadirun bui longer ur"d fot horse and chariot racing...this was a Stadium

    Roman Circus

    palaestra _ | wlssfling school Gymnasium - a place for physical of all kinds it was
    Pars:

    prototype of the Roman Thermae.

    . o . o o . .

    Courts for athletes Tanks forbathers

    Dressilg room and toilets Places for rest and conversation Exedrae and other seats for spctators
    Stores Ephebeum

    clubroom used by lecturers

    k.

    Naval Buildings- Ship-sheds ;Stores

    . . . o

    7. Tombs Mausoleum - derived from Mausolos. Artemisia dedicated

    a monumental tomb to her

    husband

    Mausolos. Examples: Irdiusoleum. Halicarnassos, one of the ancient wonders of the world by Satyrus and Pythius Nereid Monument, Xanthos Lion Tomb, Cni&s
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