The Defining Characteristics of Ancient Greek Sculpture
The Defining Characteristics of Ancient Greek Sculpture Archaic Greeks were known for providing the first freestanding statuary; up till then, most carvings were made out of walls and pillars as reliefs. Most of the freestanding statues were of young, winsome male or female (kore) Greeks and are referred to as kouros figures.
The kouroi, considered by the Greeks to represent beauty, had one foot stretched out of a fixed forward-facing pose and the male figurines were regularly nude, with a compelling, sturdy build. Life-sized versions of the kouroi appeared beginning in 650 BC. A huge period of transformation for the Greeks, the Archaic period introduced about newer forms of state, expressions of artwork, and a higher appreciation of people and customs outside of Greece. During this time and other times of historic tumultuousness, clashes often happened, most notably wars fought amongst city-states such as the Arcadian wars and the Spartan invasion of Samos.
The Many Styles of Wall Fountains
The Many Styles of Wall Fountains Having a wall fountain in your backyard or on a terrace is great when you seek to relax. Even a small space can include a customized one. A spout, a water basin, internal piping, and a pump are necessary for freestanding as well as mounted types. Traditional, modern, classic, and Asian are just some of the styles from which you can choose.With its basin laid on the ground, freestanding wall fountains, or floor fountains, are generally quite big in size.
A stand-alone fountain can either be incorporated onto a wall already in existence or built into a wall under construction. This style of fountain adds to a cohesive look making it appear as if it was part of the landscape rather than an added feature.