Bernini's Earliest Masterpieces

Bernini's Earliest MasterpiecesBernini's Earliest Masterpieces 991883615734342621.jpg Bernini's earliest fountain, named Barcaccia, is a masterful work of art seen at the foot of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna. Roman locals and site seers who enjoy verbal exchanges as well as being the company of others still go to this spot. One of the city’s most fashionable meeting places are the streets surrounding Bernini's fountain, which would certainly have brought a smile to the great Bernini. Dating back to around 1630, Pope Urbano VIII commissioned what was to be the earliest fountain of the master's career. The fountain’s central motif is based on an enormous boat slowly sinking into the Mediterranean Sea. Period reports dating back to the 16th century indicate that the fountain was constructed as a memorial to those who lost their lives in the great flooding of the Tevere. In 1665, France was graced by Bernini's one-and-only prolonged trip outside of Italy.

The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Fountains

One Cleaning Solution NEVER Use Fountains 26073322.jpg The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Fountains Proper care and regular upkeep are important to the longevity of water fountains. A typical concern with fountains is that they tend to gather dirt and debris, so it is vital that you keep it free from this. Also, algae tends to build up any place natural light meets water. Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar can be blended into the water to prevent this issue. There are those who choose to use bleach, but that is hazardous to any animals that might drink or bathe in the water - so should therefore be avoided.

Experts suggest that the typical garden fountain undergoes a thorough scrubbing every 3-4 months. Before you can start washing it you must drain out all of the water. When you have done this, scrub inside the water reservoir with a gentle detergent. If there are any small grooves, grab a toothbrush to get every spot. Do not leave any soap residue inside or on the fountain.

Calcium and fresh water organisms could get inside the pump, so you should disassemble it to get it truly clean. You might want to let it soak in vinegar for a few hours to make it quicker to clean. Mineral or rain water, versus tap water, is ideal in order to prevent any build-up of chemicals inside the pump.

And finally, make sure the water level is continuously full in order to keep your fountain running optimally. Permitting the water level to get too low can result in damage to the pump - and you certainly do not want that!

The Origins Of Wall Fountains A fountain, an incredible piece of engineering, not only supplies drinking water as it pours into a basin, it can also propel water high into the air for an extraordinary effect.... read more


The Source of Today's Outdoor Fountains Himself a learned man, Pope Nicholas V led the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 till 1455 and was responsible for the translation of scores of age-old documents from their original Greek into Latin.... read more


The Understated Appeal of the Garden Wall Fountain Adding a wall fountain as a decoration element will make a wonderful impression on your family and friends.In addition to the calming background sounds a wall water feature adds to any living space, it also imparts charm.... read more


When and Where Did Water Fountains Emerge? The translation of hundreds of classic Greek documents into Latin was commissioned by the learned Pope Nicholas V who led the Church in Rome from 1397 until 1455.... read more


Where did Large Garden Fountains Originate from? A water fountain is an architectural piece that pours water into a basin or jets it high into the air in order to supply drinking water, as well as for decorative purposes.... read more


Archaic Greek Artwork: Garden Statuary The primitive Greeks developed the very first freestanding statuary, an awesome achievement as most sculptures up until then had been reliefs cut into walls and pillars.... read more


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