The Main Characteristics of Ancient Greek Sculpture

The Main Characteristics of Ancient Greek Sculpture Archaic Greeks were known for creating the first freestanding statuary; up until then, most carvings were constructed out of walls and pillars as reliefs. Most of the freestanding statues were of youthful, winsome male or female (kore) Greeks and are called kouros figures.Main Characteristics Ancient Greek Sculpture 7493818853644648658.jpg Representing beauty to the Greeks, the kouroi were designed to look stiff and commonly had foot forward; the males were vigorous, strong, and naked. Life-sized versions of the kouroi appeared beginning in 650 BC. The Archaic period was an incredible time of change for the Greeks as they extended into new forms of government, produced unique expressions of art, and achieved insights of the men and women and cultures outside of Greece. But these disputes did not prohibit the expansion of the Greek civilization. {

Garden Fountains As Water Elements

Garden Fountains As Water Elements The definition of a water feature is a large element which has water flowing in or through it.Garden Fountains Water Elements 59113215362.jpg There is an extensive array of such features going from something as simple as a hanging wall fountain or as elaborate as a courtyard tiered fountain. Since they are so variable, these decorative elements can be situated either in your backyard or inside your home. Swimming pools and ponds are also considered water elements.

Garden wall fountains are worthwhile additions to your living spaces such as yards, yoga studios, cozy patios, apartment verandas, or office buildings. The comforting sounds of trickling water from this kind of feature please the senses of sight and hearing of anyone closeby. With their visibly pleasing shape you can also use them to accentuate the style in your home or other living area. Softly moving water not only results in a sense of peace, it also masks irksome noises and produces an enchanting water show.

Installation of a Garden Fountain In Smaller Backyards Since water is reflective, it has the effect of making a smaller space appear larger than it is.Dark materials increase the reflective properties of a fountain or water feature.... read more


Contemporary Garden Decoration: Large Outdoor Water Fountains and their Roots A fountain, an incredible piece of engineering, not only supplies drinking water as it pours into a basin, it can also propel water high into the air for a noteworthy effect.... read more


The Results of the Norman Conquest on Anglo-Saxon Garden Design Anglo-Saxons experienced extraordinary changes to their daily lives in the latter half of the eleventh century due to the accession of the Normans.The skill of the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and farming at the time of the conquest.... read more


The Intriguing Beauty of Wall Fountains Adding a wall fountain as a decoration element will make a wonderful impression on your family and friends.The dazzling splendor a wall water feature contributes to any place is in addition to the gentle background sounds it produces.... read more