The Godfather Of Rome's Public Fountains

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The Godfather Of Rome's Public Fountains There are countless popular fountains in the city center of Rome. One of the most distinguished sculptors and artists of the 17th century, nearly all of them were planned, conceived and built by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. He was furthermore a city architect, in addition to his expertise as a fountain developer, and traces of his life's work are apparent throughout the avenues of Rome. To fully express their artwork, primarily in the form of community water fountains and water fountains, Bernini's father, a celebrated Florentine sculptor, guided his young son, and they ultimately moved in Rome. The young Bernini received praise from Popes and influential artists alike, and was an diligent employee. At the beginning he was known for his sculptural expertise. Most particularly in the Vatican, he used a base of experience in classic Greek architecture and melded it seamlessly with Roman marble. Though he was influenced by many, Michelangelo had the most profound impact on him, both personally and professionally.

Anglo Saxon Landscapes at the Time of the Norman Conquest

Anglo Saxon Landscapes at the Time of the Norman Conquest The introduction of the Normans in the 2nd half of the 11th century irreparably transformed The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle. At the time of the conquest, the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons in building design and cultivation. Anglo Saxon Landscapes Time Norman Conquest 76477679.jpg

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However, there was no time for home life, domesticated architecture, and adornment until the Normans had overcome the whole region. Monasteries and castles served different functions, so while monasteries were massive stone structures built in only the most productive, wide dales, castles were set upon blustery knolls where the people focused on learning offensive and defensive practices. The sterile fortresses did not provide for the calm avocation of gardening. Berkeley Castle is perhaps the most complete model in existence at present of the early Anglo-Norman form of architecture. The keep is rumored to have been created during the time of William the Conqueror. As a strategy of deterring attackers from tunneling under the walls, an immense terrace surrounds the building. On one of these parapets is a picturesque bowling green covered in grass and bordered by an aged hedge of yew that has been designed into coarse battlements.

Inventors of the First Outdoor Fountains

Inventors of the First Outdoor Fountains Often serving as architects, sculptors, artists, engineers and cultivated scholars all in one, from the 16th to the later part of the 18th century, fountain designers were multi-talented people, Inventors First Outdoor Fountains 66568369751453678183.jpg

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During the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci illustrated the artist as a creative wizard, creator and scientific expert. He methodically reported his findings in his now celebrated notebooks about his studies into the forces of nature and the qualities and movement of water. Early Italian fountain engineers converted private villa configurations into amazing water showcases full with symbolic meaning and natural charm by coupling creativity with hydraulic and horticultural talent. The humanist Pirro Ligorio, celebrated for his virtuosity in archeology, architecture and garden design, offered the vision behind the splendors in Tivoli. Other water feature engineers, masterminding the incredible water marbles, water features and water jokes for the various mansions in the vicinity of Florence, were tried and tested in humanist topics and traditional scientific texts.