Choose from Countless Exterior Wall Fountain Styles
Choose from Countless Exterior Wall Fountain Styles
Wall fountains are well suited to little verandas or yards because they do not take up too much space while also adding a touch of style and providing a great place to find peace and quiet. When considering the many types of outdoor wall fountains available including traditional, vintage, contemporary, or Asian, you are certain to find one most suitable to your design ideas. It is possible to have one customized if you are unable to find a prefabricated fountain to suit you. There are two distinct styles of fountains you can buy: mounted and free-standing. You can install a mounted wall fountain because they are little and self-contained. One of the most important aspects of wall fountains is that they be lightweight, so they are normally made of fiberglass or resin to replicate the look of stone. Sizable free-standing wall fountains, often referred to as floor fountains, have their basins positioned on the floor and a flat side leaning on a wall. Generally constructed of cast stone, this type of water feature is not limited in weight.
Landscape professionals often propose a individualized fountain for a brand new or existing wall. Placing the basin against the wall and installing all the plumbing work needs a professional mason to do it correctly. A fountain mask or a spout also needs to be integrated into the wall. A custom-made wall fountain blends into the landscape instead of standing out because it was a later addition, which adds to a cohesive look.
The Magificent Early Wonders by Bernini
The Magificent Early Wonders by Bernini Bernini's earliest water fountain, named Barcaccia, is a masterful work of art found at the foot of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna. To this day, this area is flooded with Roman locals and travelers alike who enjoy conversation and each other's company. Today, the city streets around Bernini's water fountain are a trendy area where people go to gather, something which the artist would have been pleased to learn. In about 1630, the great master built the first water fountain of his career at the behest of Pope Ubano VIII. Illustrated in the fountain's design is a great vessel gradually sinking into the Mediterranean Sea. According to 16th century texts, a great flood of the Tevere covered the entire area in water, an event which was commemorated by the tremendous fountain. In 1665 Bernini traveled to France, in what was to be his sole prolonged absence from Italy.