Garden Fountains: The Minoan Civilization

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Fountains and Water and the Minoan Civilization They not only helped with the water sources, they eliminated rainwater and wastewater as well. Virtually all were prepared from clay or even stone. When made from clay, they were commonly in the form of canals and spherical or rectangular pipes. There are two examples of Minoan terracotta pipes, those with a shortened cone shape and a U-shape that have not been observed in any civilization ever since. Knossos Palace had a state-of-the-art plumbing network made of clay pipes which ran up to three meters below ground. Along with circulating water, the terracotta conduits of the Minoans were also made use of to amass water and store it. These terracotta pipelines were used to perform: Subterranean Water Transportation: It is not quite known why the Minoans wanted to transfer water without it being seen. Quality Water Transportation: Given the indicators, a number of historians advocate that these conduits were not attached to the common water allocation system, providing the palace with water from a various source.

The Father Of Rome's Public Fountain Design

The Father Of Rome's Public Fountain Design In Rome’s city center, there are countless famous water fountains. Father Rome's Public Fountain Design 230080842.jpg

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Practically all of them were designed, designed and built by one of the finest sculptors and designers of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. He was furthermore a urban architect, in addition to his expertise as a water fountain engineer, and remnants of his life's work are evident all through the avenues of Rome. Ultimately travelling to Rome to totally reveal their art, primarily in the form of community water fountains, Bernini’s father, a famed Florentine sculptor, guided his young son. An diligent employee, the young Bernini earned compliments and the backing of many popes and influential designers. His sculpture was originally his claim to fame. Working gracefully with Roman marble, he used a base of expertise in the historical Greek architecture, most obviously in the Vatican. He was influenced by many great artists, however, Michelangelo had the biggest effect on his work.