art

DIFFERENT KIND OF ART
 * [[image:http://mymasks.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/greek-mask1.jpg width="273" height="365" align="right" caption="Greek drama mask"]]

The Greeks invented drama as an art form and built the first theaters in the West. Theatrical productions in Athens were both expression of civic pride and a tribute to the gods. As part of their civic duty, wealthy citizens bore the cost of producing the plays. Actors used colorful costumes, masks, and sets to dramalize stories. The plays were about leadership, justice, and he duties owed to the gods. The two type of plays, the Greeks performed, were tragedy and comedy.**