Bernini's First Masterpieces

Bernini's First Masterpieces 60914515864670.jpg Bernini's First Masterpieces The Barcaccia, a stunning fountain built at the base of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna, was Bernini's earliest fountain. Roman locals and site seers who enjoy verbal exchanges as well as being the company of others still go to this spot. The streets surrounding his water fountain have come to be one of the city’s most trendy meeting places, something which would certainly have pleased Bernini himself. In about 1630, the great artist designed the very first water fountain of his career at the behest of Pope Ubano VIII. Illustrated in the fountain's design is a large vessel slowly sinking into the Mediterranean Sea. The great flooding of the Tevere that blanketed the whole region with water in the 16th was memorialized by this momentous fountain as recorded by reports dating back to this time. Absenting himself from Italy only once in his life for a long-lasting time period, in 1665 Bernini voyaged to France.

Water Fountains As Water Features

Water Fountains As Water FeaturesWater Fountains Water Features 54301025891158022.jpg A water feature is one which is a large element through which water moves. The variety of items available run the gamut from uncomplicated suspended wall fountains to fancy courtyard tiered fountains. Since they are so variable, these decorative elements can be situated either in your backyard or inside your home. Water elements include ponds and pools as well.

Garden wall fountains are worthwhile additions to your living areas such as yards, yoga studios, cozy patios, apartment verandas, or office complexes. You can chill out to the gently flowing water in your fountain and gratify your senses of sight and sound. With their visibly pleasing shape you can also use them to accentuate the decor in your home or other living area. The sound of water provides serenity, covers up undesirable noises and also produces an entertaining water show.

The Genesis Of Fountains The amazing or ornamental effect of a fountain is just one of the purposes it fulfills, in addition to providing drinking water and adding a decorative touch to your property.... read more


"Primitive" Greek Artwork: Outdoor Statuary The Archaic Greeks built the 1st freestanding statuary, an impressive achievement as most sculptures up until then had been reliefs cut into walls and pillars.Younger, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks were the subject matter of most of the statues, or kouros figures.... read more


The Various Construction Materials of Large Garden Fountains Garden fountains today are mostly made from metal, though you can find them in other materials too.Those made from metals have clean lines and attractive sculptural elements, and are flexible enough to fit any budget and decor.... read more


The Father Of Roman Fountain Design In Rome’s city center, there are many famous fountains.One of the finest sculptors and artists of the 17th century, nearly all of them were designed, conceptualized and constructed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini.... read more