The Source of Today's Outdoor Fountains
The Source of Today's Outdoor Fountains Pope Nicholas V, himself a learned man, reigned the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455 during which time he commissioned many translations of ancient classical Greek documents into Latin. It was imperative for him to beautify the city of Rome to make it worthy of being known as the capital of the Christian world. In 1453 the Pope instigated the repairing of the Aqua Vergine, an historic Roman aqueduct which had carried clean drinking water into the city from eight miles away. The historical Roman tradition of marking the entry point of an aqueduct with an magnificent celebratory fountain, also known as a mostra, was restored by Nicholas V.
The architect Leon Battista Alberti was directed by the Pope to construct a wall fountain where we now find the Trevi Fountain. The water which eventually supplied the Trevi Fountain as well as the acclaimed baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona came from the modified aqueduct which he had renovated.
"Primitive" Greek Artwork: Outdoor Statuary
"Primitive" Greek Artwork: Outdoor Statuary The first freestanding sculpture was designed by the Archaic Greeks, a notable accomplishment since until then the only carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and pillars. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. The kouroi were seen by the Greeks to typify beauty and were sculpted with one foot leading and an uncompromising rigidity to their forward-facing poses; the male statues were always strapping, sinewy, and nude. Life-sized versions of the kouroi appeared beginning in 650 BC. A substantial era of improvement for the Greeks, the Archaic period introduced about new forms of state, expressions of artwork, and a higher appreciation of people and customs outside of Greece. The Arcadian wars, the Spartan penetration of Samos, and other wars between city-states are instances of the types of battles that occurred commonly, which is consistent with other times of historical change.The Rewards of Indoor Wall Water Features
The Rewards of Indoor Wall Water Features For Countless years now, hospitals and health care facilities have used interior fountains to establish a stress-free, tranquil setting.
Softly streaming water lulls people into a state of meditation. Moreover, recovery appears to go faster when water features are included as part of the healing process. A number of illnesses are thought to improve with their use, as such they are recommended by physicians and mental health therapists. The soothing, melodious sound of moving water is thought to help people with PTSD and acute insomnolence.
According to various reviews, having an wall fountain inside your house may contribute to an increased level of well-being and security. As humans we are naturally drawn to the sight and sound of water, both of which contribute to our well-being and the preservation of our environment.
The transformative power of water has long been considered as one of two vital components used in the art of feng-shui. The key principle of feng-shui is that by harmonizing our interior environment we can achieve peace and balance. Our homes need to contain some kind of water element. Installing a fountain in front of your house or close to your entrance is ideal.
You and your family will no doubt benefit from the addition of a water wall in your home, whether it be a wall mounted waterfall, a freestanding water feature or a customized one. Placing a fountain in a central room, according to some reports, seems to make people happier, more content, and calm than people who do not have one.