Where did Landscape Fountains Originate from?

Originally, fountains only served a functional purpose. Water fountains were connected to a spring or aqueduct to provide drinkable water as well as bathing water for cities, townships and villages. Up to the late nineteenth century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and more elevated than the fountain so that gravity could make the water flow down or jet high into the air. Serving as an element of decoration and celebration, fountains also generated clean, fresh drinking water. Roman fountains usually depicted images of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. Muslims and Moorish landscaping designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller models of the gardens of paradise. Fountains enjoyed a significant role in the Gardens of Versailles, all part of French King Louis XIV’s desire to exert his power over nature. The Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries created baroque decorative fountains to exalt the Popes who commissioned them as well as to mark the spot where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.

Since indoor plumbing became the standard 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 substituted by mechanical pumps in order to permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for beautiful water displays.

Contemporary fountains are used to embellish community spaces, honor individuals or events, and enrich recreational and entertainment events.

Gorgeous Wall Elements

A living area with a modern-day style can also benefit from a wall fountain. Also available in modern materials such as stainless steel or glass, they can add flair to your interior style. Does your home or business have a small amount of space? A wall water fountain might be the best solution for you. You can save your limited space by putting one on a wall. Office buildings with busy lobbies commonly have one of these fountains. You can also put up wall fountains on the outside. Fiberglass or resin wall water features can be used outdoors. Enliven your yard, deck, or other outdoor space with a water fountain made of these water-resistant materials.

There is wide range of unique styles in wall fountains ranging from the contemporary to classic and rustic. Your decorating plans determine the most appropriate kind for your needs. The materials utilzed to decorate a mountain lodge are different from that needed to embellish a high-rise apartment, the former perhaps requiring slate and the latter better served with sleek glass. Your individual decor plans determine the material you select. Fountains are features which most certainly thrill people who visit your home.