"Primitive" Greek Art: Large Statuary
"Primitive" Greek Art: Large Statuary Up right up until the Archaic Greeks provided the first freestanding sculpture, a remarkable achievement, carvings had primarily been completed in walls and pillars as reliefs. Most of the freestanding statues were of young, winsome male or female (kore) Greeks and are called kouros figures. The kouroi were considered by the Greeks to represent beauty and were sculpted with one foot leading and an uncompromising firmness to their forward-facing poses; the male statues were always strapping, brawny, and naked. The kouroi became life-sized beginning in 650 BC. A substantial age of transformation for the Greeks, the Archaic period introduced about newer forms of state, expressions of artwork, and a greater comprehension of people and customs outside of Greece. But in spite of the disputes, the Greek civilization continued to progress, unabated.
Your Patio: The Perfect Place for a Wall Fountain
Your Patio: The Perfect Place for a Wall Fountain
The area outside your home can be enhanced by adding a wall or a garden fountain to your landscaping or garden project. Modern-day designers and fountain builders alike use historical fountains and water features to shape their creations. As such, integrating one of these to your interior is a great way to connect it to the past. Among the many attributes of these beautiful garden water features is the water and moisture they release into the air which attracts birds and other wild life as well as helps to balance the ecosystem. Birds enticed by a fountain or bird bath often scare away irritating flying invaders, for instance. The space necessary for a cascading or spouting fountain is considerable, so a wall fountain is the perfect size for a small yard. There are two types of fountains to choose from including the freestanding model with a flat back and an attached basin set up against a fence or a wall in your yard, or the wall-mounted, self-contained variety which is hung directly on a wall. Both a fountain mask placed on the existing wall as well as a basin located at the bottom to collect the water are necessary if you wish to include a fountain. Since the plumbing and masonry work is extensive to complete this type of job, you should hire a professional to do it rather than try to do it alone.