The Outcome of the Norman Conquest on Anglo-Saxon Gardens

The Outcome of the Norman Conquest on Anglo-Saxon Gardens Outcome Norman Conquest Anglo-Saxon Gardens 61582831.jpg

The advent of the Normans in the later half of the 11th century significantly modified The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. At the time of the conquest, the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons in building design and cultivation. However the Normans had to pacify the entire territory before they could concentrate on home life, domestic architecture, and decoration. Castles were more basic constructions and often erected on blustery hills, where their tenants spent both time and space to exercising offense and defense, while monasteries were major stone buildings, mostly situated in the widest, most fruitful hollows. The tranquil practice of gardening was not viable in these bleak bastions. Berkeley Castle, maybe the most uncorrupted model of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture, still exists today. The keep is said to date from William the Conqueror's time. A large terrace intended for walking and as a means to stop attackers from mining below the walls runs about the building. A picturesque bowling green, enveloped in grass and bordered by battlements cut out of an ancient yew hedge, makes one of the terraces.

Bernini's Public Fountains

Bernini's Public Fountains In Rome’s city center, there are many famous water fountains. Bernini's Public Fountains 37936287181.jpg

One of the most distinguished sculptors and designers of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini designed, created and constructed nearly all of them. His abilities as a water fountain designer and also as a city designer, are obvious throughout the avenues of Rome. Eventually travelling to Rome to fully show their art, primarily in the shape of community water features, Bernini’s father, a famed Florentine sculptor, guided his young son. The young Bernini earned compliments from Popes and influential artists alike, and was an exceptional worker. He was initially recognized for his sculpture. He used his knowledge and melded it seamlessly with Roman marble, most notably in the Vatican. Though a variety of artists impacted his artistic endeavors, Michelangelo affected him the most.