...we have the great Dionysiac theatre, with its proscenium and cavea, — the gradation of seats, — and even the cunei or separations formed by the radiating steps which led upwards from the Orchestra. Over the centre of the theatre is a grotto mentioned by Pausanias, exactly as it appeared to Stuart...

...represents the Athenian theatre, as viewed from below. " Its proscenium and cavea are distinctly seeu : its gradation of seats, interrupted by one diazoma,...or lateral corridor of communication : and even the ruiiei, or separations, formed by the radiating steps, which led from the orchestra to every part of...

...connexion, therefore, between the choragic monuments and the Dionysiac theatre are considered on the one hand, and on the other the extreme difficulty...which is seen the Parthenon, and to the left of it the Propylaea. The magnificent 1 Belonging to the Payne Knight collection in the British Museum. See Plate...

...confirmation of the identity of these remains in an ancient coin of Athens preserved in the British Museum. This curious medal represents the great Athenian theatre...Above the theatre rises the wall of the Acropolis, over the centre of which is seen the Parthenon, and to the left of it the Propylaoa. The magnificent...