Where did Landscape Fountains Originate from?

Pure practicality was the original purpose of fountains. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, via aqueducts or springs in the area. Up until the nineteenth, fountains had to be more elevated and closer to a water supply, including aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to benefit from gravity which fed the fountains. Fountains were not only utilized as a water source for drinking water, but also to decorate homes and celebrate the artist who created it. The main components used by the Romans to build their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly illustrating animals or heroes. Throughout the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden planners included fountains to create smaller variations of the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to demonstrate his dominion over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. To mark the entryway of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the construction of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts entered the city of Rome

Since indoor plumbing became the standard of the day for clean, drinking water, by the end of the 19th century urban fountains were no longer needed for this purpose and they became purely ornamental. The creation of unique water effects and the recycling of water were 2 things made possible by swapping gravity with mechanical pumps.

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

The Many Construction Materials of Fountains

At present, copper is extremely common for sculptural garden fountains. Copper fountains are the best choice because they are perfect for the inside and outside. Another benefit of copper fountains is they are flexible and come in a wide variety of styles.

Also popular, brass fountains generally have a more old-fashioned appearance to them versus their copper counterpart. Even though they are a bit old-fashioned, brass fountains are quite common because they often incorporate interesting artwork.

The most modern metal right now is perhaps stainless steel. If you choose a cutting-edge steel design, both the value and tranquility of your garden will get a nice boost. Like other water features, they come in a variety of sizes.

For people who want the look of a metal fountain but prefer a lighter weight and more affordable option, fiberglass is the answer. Keeping a fiberglass water fountain clean and working properly is quite effortless, another aspect consumers love.

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