The aim of the course is for students to become familiar -through a thorough analysis of primary and secondary sources- with the masks and costumes of ancient Greek theater, which were fundamental elements of Aristotle’s concept of "opsis".

Upon successful completion of the course students will: 

•    Identify the masks and costumes (skeuê) of tragedy, comedy and satyr play; 
•    Describe the costumes of each genre of drama, applying the relevant terminology; 
•    Understand why masks were used in ancient theatre;
•    Collect information on the theatrical skeuê through reading the relevant iconography (vase painting, reliefs, figurines of actors, mosaics, wall-paintings etc.); 
•    Follow the evolution of theatrical costume and mask from the Classic to the Hellenistic period; 
•    Understand that the theatrical costumes give the viewer information about the age, sex, social status and profession of the dramatis personae; 
•    Have acquired a basic knowledge of ancient Greek clothing.