Anglo-Saxon Grounds During the Norman Conquest
Anglo-Saxon Grounds During the Norman Conquest The Anglo-Saxon way of life was considerably changed by the introduction of the Normans in the later eleventh century.
The skill of the Normans exceeded the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and farming at the time of the conquest. Still, home life, household architecture, and decoration were out of the question until the Normans taken over the entire population. Because of this, castles were cruder structures than monasteries: Monasteries were usually immense stone buildings set in the biggest and most fertile valleys, while castles were constructed on windy crests where their citizens dedicated time and space to tasks for offense and defense. The bare fortresses did not provide for the quiet avocation of horticulture. Berkeley Castle, perhaps the most unspoiled style of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture, still exists today. The keep is rumored to have been invented during the time of William the Conqueror. An enormous terrace encompasses the building, serving as an impediment to assailants wanting to dig under the castle walls. A picturesque bowling green, covered in grass and surrounded by battlements cut out of an ancient yew hedge, forms one of the terraces.
Where did Large Garden Fountains Come From?
Where did Large Garden Fountains Come From? The incredible architecture of a fountain allows it to provide clean water or shoot water high into air for dramatic effect and it can also serve as an excellent design feature to complete your home.Pure functionality was the original purpose of fountains. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, from aqueducts or springs in the area. Used until the 19th century, in order for fountains to flow or shoot up into the air, their source of water such as reservoirs or aqueducts, had to be higher than the water fountain in order to benefit from gravity. Fountains were an excellent source of water, and also served to adorn living areas and celebrate the designer. Roman fountains usually depicted imagery of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks.
To replicate the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages introduced fountains to their designs. Fountains enjoyed a significant role in the Gardens of Versailles, all part of French King Louis XIV’s desire to exercise his power over nature. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were extolled with baroque style fountains made to mark the place of entry of Roman aqueducts.
The end of the 19th century saw the rise in usage of indoor plumbing to supply drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to purely decorative elements. Impressive water effects and recycled water were made possible by replacing the power of gravity with mechanical pumps.
Contemporary fountains are used to adorn public spaces, honor individuals or events, and enhance recreational and entertainment events.
"Primitive" Greek Artistry: Outdoor Statuary
"Primitive" Greek Artistry: Outdoor Statuary The Archaic Greeks developed the 1st freestanding statuary, an amazing achievement as most sculptures up until then had been reliefs cut into walls and pillars. Kouros figures, statues of young, good-looking male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the greater part of the sculptures. Representing beauty to the Greeks, the kouroi were created to look stiff and always had foot forward; the males were vigorous, strong, and nude. In around 650 BC, the varieties of the kouroi became life-sized. Throughout the Archaic period, a great time of change, the Greeks were evolving new types of government, expressions of art, and a deeper comprehension of people and cultures outside Greece.
During this time and other times of historic tumultuousness, clashes often occurred, most notably battles fought between city-states such as the Arcadian wars and the Spartan invasion of Samos.