Melpomene, the Muse of Tragedy, is portrayed with a sorrowful expression, holding a tragic mask and a club or sword. Mask performance: In ancient Greek theater, masks were essential to the ...

The Greeks took their theater seriously, and as time passed, more innovators continued to develop the art form. Types of Greek Dramas The three genres of drama that emerged during ancient Greece ...

Antigone, written by Sophocles around 441 BCE, is considered to be one of the most produced ancient Greek tragedies.Nevertheless, it’s not something you can see very frequently, even in a university ...

What was ancient Greek culture like? Learn about Greek theatre, art, sculpture, pottery and festivals in this BBC Bitesize year 5/6 primary history guide.