Archaic Greek Artistry: Large Statuary
Archaic Greek Artistry: Large Statuary
Archaic Greeks were renowned for providing the first freestanding statuary; up till then, most carvings were made out of walls and pillars as reliefs. For the most part the statues, or kouros figures, were of young and attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. The kouroi, viewed as by the Greeks to exemplify beauty, had one foot extended out of a strict forward-facing posture and the male figurines were regularly nude, with a strong, powerful physique. The kouroi became life-sized beginning in 650 BC. The Archaic period was tumultuous for the Greeks as they progressed into more polished forms of government and art, and acquired more data about the peoples and civilizations outside of Greece. Conflicts like The Arcadian wars, the Spartan invasion of Samos, and other wars between city-states are indicative of the tumultuous nature of the time period, which was similar to other periods of historical upset. However, these conflicts did not significantly hinder the advancement of the Greek civilization.
The Rewards of Having an Interior Wall Water Element in your Home or Office
The Rewards of Having an Interior Wall Water Element in your Home or Office Your interior living space can benefit from an indoor wall fountain because it embellishes your home and also gives it a contemporary feel.
You can create a noise-free, stress-free and relaxing setting for your family, friends and clientele by installing this type of fountain. An interior wall water feature such as this will also draw the recognition and admiration of staff and customers alike. All those who come close to your indoor water feature will be impressed and even your loudest detractor will be dazzled. Your wall element ensures you a pleasant evening after a long day’s work and help create a quiet place where can enjoy watching your favorite sporting event. Indoor fountains generate harmonious sounds which are thought to release negative ions, clear away dust as well as pollen, all while creating a comforting and relaxing setting.
The Source of Modern Day Wall Fountains
The Source of Modern Day Wall Fountains Himself a highly educated man, Pope Nicholas V headed the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 till 1455 and was responsible for the translation of scores of ancient texts from their original Greek into Latin. He undertook the embellishment of Rome to turn it into the model capital of the Christian world.
Beginning in 1453, the ruined ancient Roman aqueduct known as the Aqua Vergine which had brought clean drinking water into the city from eight miles away, underwent repair at the bidding of the Pope. The historical Roman tradition of marking the arrival point of an aqueduct with an imposing celebratory fountain, also known as a mostra, was restored by Nicholas V. The present-day site of the Trevi Fountain was formerly occupied by a wall fountain commissioned by the Pope and built by the architect Leon Battista Alberti. Modifications and extensions, included in the restored aqueduct, eventually provided the Trevi Fountain and the well-known baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona with the necessary water supply.