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Scaenae

Scope note

In ancient Greek and Roman theaters, the structures facing the audience, forming the background before which performances were given and providing space for the players behind the acting area. BOETH

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30004681

Term used for

scena
skaena
skenai
skene
skeni

Equivalent Terms used

scaena

Created

13yrs ago

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