OCR Classical Civilisation AS And A Level Components 21 And 22: Greek
Theatre And Imperial Image

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Specification for AS & A-Level Classical Civilisation (first teaching September 2017) It covers Components 21 & 22 from the ' Culture & the Arts' Component Group Greek Theatre by James Renshaw & Laura Swift Imperial Image by Robert Hancock-Jones Why was tragedy & comedy so central to Athenian life? How did drama challenge Athenians to reflect on their way of living? How did the emperor Augustus present himself as the restorer of Rome's greatness? To what extent did he provide an example to later political figures as a promoter of his regime? This book guides AS & A-Level students to a greater understanding of these issues The Greek Theatre chapter explores the festival context in which tragedies & comedies were performed & then analyses three plays Oedipus the King by Sophocles Bacchae by Euripides & Frogs by Aristophanes The Imperial Image chapter analyses the self-presentation of Rome's most dynamic emperor who claimed to have found Rome a city of bricks but left it a city of marble' The ideal preparation for the final examinations all content is presented by experts & experienced teachers in a clear & accessible narrative Ancient literary & visual sources are described & analysed with supporting images Helpful student features include study questions"ations from contemporary scholars further reading & boxes focusing in on key people events & terms Practice questions & exam guidance prepare students for assessment A Companion Website is available at wwwbloomsburycomclass-civ-as-a-level