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The Theatre of Epidaurus
A view of the orchestra of the Theatre of Epidaurus taken from the steps of the audience seats.
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Theatre of Argos
Built from the 4th to 3rd century BCE. Originally there were 81 rows of seats giving a total capacity of 20,000 spectators, making it the largest Greek theatre.
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Place du Théâtre Français by Pissarro
An 1898 oil on canvas, Place du Théâtre Français, by Camille Pissarro (1830-1903), the Danish-French impressionist painter. The artist painted many scenes of Paris in this later stage of his career. Many, as here, lack a horizon or well-defined...
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Early Theatre, Phaistos, Crete
The Minoan settlement of Phaistos archaeological site, Crete (2000-1400 BCE). Perhaps an early theatre.
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Theatre of Dionysus - Acropolis, Athens
A few things are visible in this picture. The theatre of Dionysus Eleuthereus: Construction: 6th-4th century BCE The temple of Olympian Zeus to the left: Construction: 2nd century CE The Panathenaic Stadium to the far left: Construction...
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Theatre of Philippi
The theatre of Philippi, Macedon, built during the reign of Philip II in the 4th century BCE.
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Noh Theatre Scene
A woodblock print of a dance scene from Noh theatre. c. 1820 CE. 21 x 18.3 cm. (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)
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Arches, Theatre of Herod Atticus
The arched rear of the theatre of Herod the Atticus, Athens. Construction was completed in 161 CE.
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The Theatre of Halicarnassos
The theatre of ancient Halicarnassos (modern-day Bodrum in Turkey), built in the 4th century BCE during the reign of King Mausolos and enlarged in the 2nd century CE. Is original capacity was 10,000.
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Noh Theatre Robe
An embroidered and gold leaf silk robe used in Noh theatre. The designs include butterflies, chrysanthemums, maple leaves, and miscanthus grass. 18th century CE. (Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York)
