The Beginnings of Contemporary Wall Fountains
The Beginnings of Contemporary Wall Fountains
The translation of hundreds of classic Greek texts into Latin was commissioned by the learned Pope Nicholas V who ruled the Church in Rome from 1397 till 1455. He undertook the beautification of Rome to turn it into the model seat of the Christian world. Reconstruction of the Acqua Vergine, a desolate Roman aqueduct which had carried fresh drinking water into the city from eight miles away, began in 1453 at the bidding of the Pope. The ancient Roman custom of building an awe-inspiring commemorative fountain at the location where an aqueduct arrived, also known as a mostra, was restored by Nicholas V. At the behest of the Pope, architect Leon Battista Alberti undertook the construction of a wall fountain in the place where we now find the Trevi Fountain. Adjustments and extensions, included in the restored aqueduct, eventually supplied the Trevi Fountain and the well-known baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona with the necessary water supply.
A Smaller Garden Area? You Can Own a Water Feature too!
A Smaller Garden Area? You Can Own a Water Feature too! The reflective properties of water means it can make smaller areas look bigger than they are. Increasing the reflective aspects of a fountain or water feature are possible by using dark materials. When the sun goes down, you can use underwater lights in different colors and shapes to light up your new feature. Eco-lights fueled by sunlight can be used during the day whereas you can use lights to jazz up your garden at night. The comforting effect produced by these is oftentimes used in nature therapies to alleviate anxiety and stress.
The greenery in your garden is the perfect place to place your water feature. Turn your water feature such as a pond, artificial river, or fountain to become the core component of your backyard. Small verandas or major gardens is the perfect place to install a water feature. Considerably modifying the ambience is possible by locating it in the most appropriate place and include the finest accompaniments.