Πτυχώσεις και πτυχές µιας διαδροµής. Όψεις της ενδυµατολογικής πλευράς των Επιδαυρίων.

Abstract

This text focuses on landmarks of costume history in the productions of ancient
Greek drama, presented at the Epidaurus Festival, originating with the First Delphi
Festivals (1927) and Eva Palmer Sikelianos. Acting as a link between explorations in
Europe regarding costuming for tragedy, “the American with a Greek soul,”
combined inspiration by ancient Greek pottery with the art of weaving in her
productions. The secrets of weaving and pleating will subsequently be recast by
Antonis Fokas, the first costume designer of the National Theater. His tasteful
neoclassical chitons will define the style of the tragic costume for Epidaurus
productions for many years, while the costuming style of comedies for National
Theater productions will be defined by the approach of Giorgos Vakalo. In tandem
with the above, the painter Yannis Tsarouchis, credited for introducing modernity in
productions of ancient drama for Karolos Koun’s Art Theater was initiated into the
art of weaving at the Delphi Festivals. Subsequent costume designers will contribute
to the great pluralism of costuming styles for modern and post-modern productions