Where did Garden Water Fountains Come From?

Where did Garden Water Fountains Come From? A water fountain is an architectural piece that pours water into a basin or jets it high into the air in order to provide drinkable water, as well as for decorative purposes. Garden Water Fountains Come From? 73293535867.jpg

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The central purpose of a fountain was originally strictly practical. Water fountains were connected to a spring or aqueduct to supply potable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Up to the late 19th century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and higher than the fountain so that gravity could make the water flow downwards or shoot high into the air. Fountains were an optimal source of water, and also served to decorate living areas and memorialize the artist. Bronze or stone masks of animals and heroes were frequently seen on Roman fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to mimic the gardens of paradise. The fountains found in the Gardens of Versailles were meant to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were extolled with baroque style fountains constructed to mark the place of entry of Roman aqueducts.

The end of the nineteenth century saw the increase in usage of indoor plumbing to supply drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to strictly decorative elements. Gravity was replaced by mechanical pumps in order to permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

Embellishing city parks, honoring people or events and entertaining, are some of the uses of modern-day fountains.

Bernini's Outdoor Fountains

Bernini's Outdoor Fountains There are many famed Roman water features in its city center. Gian Lorenzo Bernini, one of the best sculptors and artists of the 17th century developed, created and constructed almost all of them. Marks of his life's efforts are apparent all through the roads of Rome because, in addition to his capabilities as a water fountain designer, he was also a city architect. To fully reveal their artwork, primarily in the form of community water fountains and water fountains, Bernini's father, a distinguished Florentine sculptor, mentored his young son, and they ultimately relocated in Rome. The juvenile Bernini was an exemplary worker and earned compliments and patronage of significant painters as well as popes. His sculpture was initially his claim to glory. Most particularly in the Vatican, he made use of a base of experience in ancient Greek architecture and melded it seamlessly with Roman marble. Though many artists had an impact on his work, Michelangelo had the most profound effect.