The Origins of Contemporary Outdoor Wall Fountains

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Himself a learned man, Pope Nicholas V headed the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 till 1455 and was responsible for the translation of hundreds of ancient documents from their original Greek into Latin. Beautifying Rome and making it the worthy capital of the Christian world was at the heart of his objectives. Beginning in 1453, the ruined ancient Roman aqueduct known as the Aqua Vergine which had brought fresh drinking water into the city from eight miles away, underwent reconstruction at the behest of the Pope. A mostra, a monumental commemorative fountain built by ancient Romans to mark the point of arrival of an aqueduct, was a practice which was restored by Nicholas V. The Trevi Fountain now occupies the area formerly filled with a wall fountain crafted by Leon Battista Albert, an architect commissioned by the Pope. The water which eventually provided the Trevi Fountain as well as the acclaimed baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona came from the modified aqueduct which he had renovated.

Outdoor Water fountains: An Ideal Decor Accessory to Find Peace

Outdoor Water fountains: An Ideal Decor Accessory to Find Peace Water adds tranquility to your garden environment. The loud noises in your community can be masked by the delicate sounds of a fountain. The outdoors and amusement are two of the things you will find in your garden. Water treatments are common right now and often take place in the mountains or near beaches and rivers. So if you desire a little piece of heaven nearby, a pond or fountain in your own garden is the answer.

Archaic Greek Artistry: Large Statuary

Archaic Greek Artistry: Large Statuary The first freestanding statuary was improved by the Archaic Greeks, a notable achievement since until then the sole carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and columns.

Kouros figures, sculptures of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the greater part of the statues. The kouroi, regarded by the Greeks to symbolize beauty, had one foot extended out of a strict forward-facing posture and the male statues were always nude, with a strong, sturdy physique. In 650 BC, life-sized variations of the kouroi began to be seen. During the Archaic time, a great time of change, the Greeks were evolving new types of government, expressions of art, and a better comprehension of people and cultures outside Greece. During this time and other times of historical tumultuousness, clashes often took place, most notably battles fought between city-states such as the Arcadian wars and the Spartan infiltration of Samos.