The Godfather Of Rome's Fountains
The Godfather Of Rome's Fountains There are many celebrated fountains in Rome’s city center. One of the best ever sculptors and designers of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini designed, conceived and built almost all of them. Also a city builder, he had skills as a water fountain designer, and marks of his life's work are apparent throughout the avenues of Rome. Bernini's father, a renowned Florentine sculptor, mentored his young son, and they ultimately moved to Rome, in order to fully express their art, primarily in the form of public water fountains and water features. The young Bernini was an exceptional worker and received encouragement and backing of significant painters as well as popes. At first he was recognized for his sculpting skills. Most notably in the Vatican, he used a base of experience in ancient Greek architecture and melded it effortlessly with Roman marble. Though he was influenced by many, Michelangelo had the most profound effect on him, both personally and professionally.
The Use of Water Fountains As Water Elements
The Use of Water Fountains As Water Elements The movement of water streaming in or through a large feature is what defines of a water feature. There is a wide array of such features ranging something as simple as a suspended wall fountain or as complex as a courtyard tiered fountain.
The versatility of this feature is useful since it can be situated indoors or outside. Water features include ponds and pools as well. Look into placing a water element such as a garden wall fountain to your large backyard, yoga studio, comfy patio, apartment balcony, or office space. The comforting sounds of trickling water from this kind of feature please the senses of sight and hearing of anyone nearby. Their aesthetically pleasing form embellishes the interior design of any living space. Softly moving water not only results in a sense of peace, it also masks irksome noises and produces a captivating water show.