The Godfather Of Roman Water Features
The Godfather Of Roman Water Features
There are many famous fountains in the city center of Rome. One of the greatest sculptors and designers of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini planned, conceptualized and constructed nearly all of them. Also a city builder, he had capabilities as a water fountain developer, and records of his life's work are evident throughout the avenues of Rome. Eventually travelling to Rome to totally reveal their artwork, primarily in the form of public water features, Bernini’s father, a renowned Florentine sculptor, guided his young son. The young Bernini earned praise from Popes and influential artists alike, and was an excellent worker. Originally he was renowned for his sculpting skills. An authority in ancient Greek architecture, he used this knowledge as a starting point and melded it seamlessly with Roman marble, most remarkably in the Vatican. He was affected by many great artists, however, Michelangelo had the biggest effect on his work.
The Origins Of Fountains
The Origins Of Fountains The incredible construction of a fountain allows it to provide clean water or shoot water high into air for dramatic effect and it can also serve as an excellent design feature to complete your home. From the onset, outdoor fountains were simply there to serve as functional elements. Inhabitants of cities, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which meant that fountains needed to be connected to nearby aqueduct or spring. Used until the 19th century, in order for fountains to flow or shoot up into the air, their source of water such as reservoirs or aqueducts, had to be higher than the water fountain in order to benefit from the power of gravity. Fountains were an optimal source of water, and also served to adorn living areas and memorialize the artist. Roman fountains usually depicted images of animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden planners included fountains to create mini variations of the gardens of paradise. The fountains seen in the Gardens of Versailles were intended to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to laud their positions by including beautiful baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.
Since indoor plumbing became the norm of the day for fresh, drinking water, by the end of the 19th century urban fountains were no longer needed for this purpose and they became purely decorative. Gravity was replaced by mechanical pumps in order to permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for amazing water displays.
Decorating city parks, honoring people or events and entertaining, are some of the purposes of modern-day fountains.
Indoor Wall Water Elements are Ideal for Home or Office
Indoor Wall Water Elements are Ideal for Home or Office
Decorate and update your living space by adding an indoor wall fountain in your house. Your home or workspace can become noise-free, worry-free and peaceful places for your family, friends, and clients when you have one of these fountains. Installing one of these interior wall water features will also draw the attention and appreciation your staff and clients alike. All those who come close to your indoor water feature will be impressed and even your loudest detractor will be dazzled. Your wall feature guarantees you a relaxing evening after a long day’s work and help create a tranquil spot where can enjoy watching your favorite sporting event. Anyone close to an indoor fountain will benefit from it because its sounds emit negative ions, remove dust and pollen from the air, and also lend to a soothing environment.