The Origins Of Garden Fountains

The Origins Of Garden Fountains A water fountain is an architectural piece that pours water into a basin or jets it high into the air in order to supply drinking water, as well as for decorative purposes.Origins Garden Fountains 7666650785289618539.jpg

The main purpose of a fountain was originally strictly functional. Water fountains were linked to a spring or aqueduct to provide 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 down or shoot high into the air. Serving as an element of adornment and celebration, fountains also provided clean, fresh drinking water. Animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks were often used by Romans to beautify their fountains. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to re-create the gardens of paradise. The fountains seen in the Gardens of Versailles were supposed to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to exalt their positions by adding beautiful baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.

Urban fountains built at the end of the nineteenth served only as decorative and celebratory adornments since indoor plumbing provided the essential drinking water. Impressive water effects and recycled water were made possible by replacing the force of gravity with mechanical pumps.

Contemporary fountains are used to adorn public spaces, honor individuals or events, and enrich recreational and entertainment events.

The Many Styles of Wall Water Fountains

The Many Styles of Wall Water Fountains Putting a wall fountain in your yard or patio is ideal when you want to relax. You can have one made to suit your requirements even if you have a minimum amount of space. The necessary elements include a spout, a water basin, internal tubing, and a pump regardless of whether it is freestanding or secured. There are any number of models to pick from including traditional, contemporary, classic, or Asian.

Normally quite large, freestanding wall fountains, also known as floor fountains, have their basins on the floor.Many Styles Wall Water Fountains 81352730.jpg

A wall-mounted fountain can either be integrated onto a wall already in existence or fitted into a wall under construction. Integrating this kind of water feature into your landscape brings a cohesiveness to the look you want to attain rather than making it seem as if the fountain was merely added later.

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