The Beginnings of Modern Wall Fountains
The Beginnings of Modern Wall Fountains Pope Nicholas V, himself a learned man, reigned the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455 during which time he commissioned many translations of old classic Greek texts into Latin. In order to make Rome worthy of being the capital of the Christian world, the Pope decided to embellish the beauty of the city.
In 1453 the Pope commissioned the repairing of the Aqua Vergine, an historic Roman aqueduct which had carried clean drinking water into the city from eight miles away. Building a mostra, a grandiose celebratory fountain built by ancient Romans to memorialize the arrival point of an aqueduct, was a custom revived by Nicholas V. At the behest of the Pope, architect Leon Battista Alberti undertook the construction of a wall fountain in the spot where we now find the Trevi Fountain. The water which eventually provided the Trevi Fountain as well as the acclaimed baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona flowed from the modified aqueduct which he had renovated.
"Primitive" Greek Art: Large Statuary
"Primitive" Greek Art: Large Statuary
Archaic Greeks were known for developing the first freestanding statuary; up until then, most carvings were constructed out of walls and pillars as reliefs. For the most part the statues, or kouros figures, were of adolescent and desirable male or female (kore) Greeks. Symbolizing beauty to the Greeks, the kouroi were made to look stiff and commonly had foot forward; the males were vigorous, strong, and nude. In 650 BC, life-size variations of the kouroi began to be observed. Throughout the Archaic time, a great time of changes, the Greeks were evolving new types of government, expressions of art, and a deeper awareness of people and cultures outside Greece. Nevertheless, the Greek civilization was not slowed down by these challenges.
Exterior Wall Fountains: The Numerous Styles on the Market
Exterior Wall Fountains: The Numerous Styles on the Market Small verandas or courtyards are a perfect place to set up wall fountains since they add style to an area with little space. When considering the many types of outdoor wall fountains available including traditional, antique, contemporary, or Asian, you are certain to find one most suitable to your design ideas.
It is possible to have one custom-made if you are not able to find a prefabricated fountain to suit you. The two types of fountains available to you include mounted and freestanding models. Small, self-contained versions can be hung on a wall are called mounted wall fountains. Wall fountains made of resin (resembling stone) or fiberglass are usually light so they can be easily hung. In large stand-alone fountains, otherwise referred to as wall fountains, the basin is located on the ground with the flat side positioned against a wall. Water features such as these are typically made of cast stone and have no weight restrictions.
Custom-made fountains which can be integrated into a new or existing wall are often recommended by landscaping designers. The basin and all the necessary plumbing are best installed by a trained mason. You will need to incorporate a spout or fountain mask into the wall. A custom-made wall fountain blends into the landscape instead of standing out because it was a later addition, which adds to a cohesive look.