Architectural Sculpture in Old Greece

Architectural Sculpture in Old Greece Traditionally, the vast majority of sculptors were compensated by the temples to adorn the elaborate columns and archways with renderings of the gods, however as the period came to a close it became more accepted for sculptors to present ordinary people as well because many Greeks had begun to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred. Sometimes, a depiction of affluent families' forefathers would be commissioned to be located within huge familial burial tombs, and portraiture, which would be replicated by the Romans upon their conquering of Greek civilization, also became commonplace. It is wrong to think that the arts had one function during the course of The Classical Greek period, a duration of innovative advancement during which the usage of sculpture and various other art forms evolved. It could be the modern quality of Greek sculpture that captivates our attention today; it was on a leading-edge practice of the classic world regardless of whether it was made for religious reasons or artistic pleasure.

The Source of Today's Garden Water Fountains

The Source of Today's Garden Water Fountains Pope Nicholas V, himself a learned man, reigned the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455 during which time he commissioned many translations of old classical Greek documents into Latin. In order to make Rome worthy of being the capital of the Christian world, the Pope decided to enhance the beauty of the city. Starting in 1453, the ruined ancient Roman aqueduct known as the Aqua Vergine which had brought fresh drinking water into the city from eight miles away, underwent repair at the behest of the Pope. A mostra, a monumental celebratory fountain built by ancient Romans to mark the point of arrival of an aqueduct, was a tradition which was revived by Nicholas V. The Trevi Fountain now occupies the area formerly filled with a wall fountain built by Leon Battista Albert, an architect employed by the Pope. The water which eventually furnished the Trevi Fountain as well as the famed baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona flowed from the modified aqueduct which he had renovated.

Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Garden Fountains

Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Garden Fountains There are numerous celebrated water fountains in the city center of Rome. One of the finest sculptors and artists of the 17th century, almost all of them were planned, conceptualized and constructed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Garden Fountains 77048255997638484471.jpg

Also a city builder, he had capabilities as a water feature designer, and remnants of his life's work are noticeable throughout the avenues of Rome. A famous Florentine sculptor, Bernini's father guided his young son, and they eventually went to Rome to totally express their artwork, mainly in the form of community water features and water features. An excellent employee, the young Bernini received compliments and the backing of various popes and important artists. At first he was celebrated for his sculpting skills. Working effortlessly with Roman marble, he used a base of knowledge in the classic Greek architecture, most obviously in the Vatican. Although many artists had an impact on his work, Michelangelo had the most profound effect.