"On Stage" ("In Scaena") is the title of the exhibition that has been open since 4 October in the famous Roman Colosseum. Its visitors have a unique chance to follow the history of the Roman theater from the third century BC to the sixth century, the time of the Barbarian danger.
    The exhibition shows the influence of Greek culture upon the Roman theater. In fact, the traditions of the Roman theater are based on the Greek model. However, the Romans managed to surpass the theater founders, making the performances even more spectacle and sumptuous.
   Lots of theatrical objects are on view: comic and tragic masks, mosaics and terracotta, vases from the world museums. Painted works showing stage performances, statues (the most famous of which is that of Dionysus, the Roman god of sex and wine), musical instruments (ancient flutes, cymbals and a pipe organ are among them) can also be seen within the walls of the Colosseum.
   Don't miss one of the most interesting cultural events of the autumn/winter.


2007.11.13