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ROMAN THEATER [1 record]

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Record 1 1994-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Theatre and Opera
  • Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
CONT

More recent versions of this form are usually called "thrust" stages, though the terms "peninsular" or "three-sided" stage are sometimes used.

OBS

The emphasis has moved towards the back wall which now forms the boundary of the acting area. Extreme sight lines exclude any action behind the back wall.

Key term(s)
  • Roman theater

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théâtre et Opéra
  • Salles et installations de spectacles
OBS

Même disposition que le théâtre grec, mais l'estrade, se rapprochant du centre du cercle, prend place le long de son grand diamètre, amoindrissant l'orchestre; la circonférence, où sont disposés les spectateurs, devient un hémicycle.

Spanish

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