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THEATRE AT LEPTIS MAGNA FACT FILE Date: Location: Commissioned by: Define these terms with respect to this site: The Cavea The Orchestra The Pulpitum and the Proscaenium The Stage Building / Scaena Later Additions Religious Features Form and Function of the Theatre Question: How does the function of the Theatre dictate its architectural form? Form Cavea Seating is arranged in three levels Seating is divided horizontally by 2 ambulatories Vomitoria lead to exterior of building Function Raised seating provided better views Facilitate movement of audience Served as entrance and exit for audience / facilitates movement Tribunalia Special seating close to stage Best views reserved for VIPs Orchestra Shallow steps for seating at front Octagonal altar in centre Stone wall separates orchestra for cavea Provide best view for VIPs Relates to religious function of theatre Separates orchestra from acting areas and separates VIPs from crowds Pulpitum / Proscaenium Religious statues Fulfil religious function of theatre Scaenae Frons Columns are 3 stories high – same height as cavea Has 3 apses Sculptures between the columns Shut off audience from outside world Each has entrance for actors; star actor enters from central door Relate to religious function of theatre Velarium Movable cover/awning Provided protection from the sun NCEA 2007: THEATRE AT LECTIS MAGNA (a)i ii (b) (c) i ii (d)i ii (e)i ii (f)i ii (g) In what Roman settlement was the theatre shown constructed? In what part of the Roman empire was this settlement located? [ACH] Who was emperor of Rome at the time this theatre was constructed? [ACH] In ancient times there was a herm figure of a well-known god at each end of the stage of this theatre. Name ONE of these gods. Why was this god chosen to be honoured in this part of the theatre? [ACH] What was the function of the tribunalia? Where were the tribunalia positioned in this theatre? [ACH] Describe TWO design features of the seating area or cavea. Explain TWO ways in which this seating area was supported. [MER] Name ONE of the temples added to this theatre at a later date, and describe its location. Explain the propaganda purpose of the temple you chose in (f) (i). [MER] What evidence is there to suggest that this theatre was designed and constructed more in the Roman tradition than in the Greek tradition? You must make FOUR different points and mention both Greek and Roman traditions for each point. Give specific examples to illustrate your answer. [EXC]