Sunday, 29 March 2015

Cultural Context


·    What were the performance conventions in Sophocles' time?
The performance conventions in Sophocles' time included stages that didn't have much technology at all as society hadn't been as developed. However one of the only type of technology they did mange do add into their performances included cranes. These were used in performances so that performers were able to float up from the stage especially when they were rein-acting the character of one of their Gods.
 
·   What were the trends or fashions within the performing arts?
In terms of fashion trends within the performing arts, performers would usually wear wooden shoes that didn’t indicate left or right. These shoes would also usually have quite high platforms so that the audience were able to see them from a far distance. Another thing performers also wore in terms on costumes include...

· chiton (robe or tunic)

· chlaina (overgarment)

· chlamys (short cloak)

· himation (overgarment)

· peplos (cloak).

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