The Source of Today's Garden Fountains
The Source of Today's Garden 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 important for him to embellish the city of Rome to make it worthy of being known as the capital of the Christian world.
Reconstruction of the Acqua Vergine, a desolate Roman aqueduct which had transported clean drinking water into the city from eight miles away, began in 1453 at the bidding of the Pope. The ancient Roman tradition of building an awe-inspiring commemorative fountain at the location where an aqueduct arrived, also known as a mostra, was restored by Nicholas V. At the bidding of the Pope, architect Leon Battista Alberti undertook the construction of a wall fountain in the spot where we now find the Trevi Fountain. The water which eventually furnished the Trevi Fountain as well as the renown baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona flowed from the modified aqueduct which he had renovated.
Statues As a Staple of Vintage Art in Ancient Greece
Statues As a Staple of Vintage Art in Ancient Greece Archaic Greeks were renowned for creating the first freestanding statuary; up until then, most carvings were formed out of walls and pillars as reliefs.
For the most part the statues, or kouros figures, were of young and desirable male or female (kore) Greeks. Symbolizing beauty to the Greeks, the kouroi were crafted to appear stiff and typically had foot in front; the males were healthy, sturdy, and naked. The kouroi started to be life-sized commencing in 650 BC. The Archaic period was an incredible time of transformation for the Greeks as they expanded into new modes of government, formed fresh expressions of art, and gained knowledge of the people and cultures outside of Greece. Conflicts like The Arcadian wars, the Spartan invasion of Samos, and other wars between city-states are suggestive of the disruptive nature of the time, which was similar to other periods of historical disturbance. However, these conflicts did not significantly hinder the advancement of the Greek civilization.
In Rome’s city center, there are countless famous public fountains.One of the greatest sculptors and artists of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini fashioned, created and built almost all of them....
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A water fountain is an architectural piece that pours water into a basin or jets it high into the air in order to provide drinking water, as well as for decorative purposes....
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Your garden wall fountain can be powered by a variety of power sources.Older fountains have traditionally been powered by electricity, but due to a greater interest in eco-friendly fountains, solar power is used in newer models....
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Adequate care and regular maintenance are important to the longevity of water fountains.It is important to clean it out and remove any debris or foreign elements that might have fallen into or onto it....
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Multi-talented people, fountain designers from the 16th to the late 18th century often worked as architects, sculptors, artists, engineers and cultivated scholars all in one person....
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Simply having water in your garden can have a significant effect on your health.The noise in your neighborhood and surrounding area will be masked with the tranquil sounds of a fountain....
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