Where did Fountains Come From?
Where did Fountains Come From? The incredible construction of a fountain allows it to provide clean water or shoot water high into air for dramatic effect and it can also serve as an excellent design feature to complement your home. Pure functionality was the original purpose of fountains. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, via aqueducts or springs nearby. Used until the nineteenth century, in order for fountains to flow or shoot up into the air, their origin of water such as reservoirs or aqueducts, had to be higher than the water fountain in order to benefit from the power of gravity. Fountains were an excellent source of water, and also served to adorn living areas and celebrate the artist. Roman fountains often depicted imagery of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. Muslims and Moorish garden designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller models of the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to demonstrate his superiority over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. To mark the entrance of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the building of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts arrived in the city of Rome
Indoor plumbing became the main source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Gravity was substituted by mechanical pumps in order to enable fountains to bring in clean water and allow for amazing water displays.
Modern-day fountains function mostly as decoration for open spaces, to honor individuals or events, and compliment entertainment and recreational gatherings.
Landscape Elegance: Wall fountains
Landscape Elegance: Wall fountains Having a pond in the vicinity of your garden water fountain is no longer required because they can now be placed on a wall close by. In addition, it is no longer necessary to excavate, deal with a difficult installation process or tidy up the pond. There is no plumbing required with this type self-contained water feature. Consistently adding water is the only necessity. Remove the water from the basin and place fresh water in its place when you see that the area is grimy.Outdoor wall features come in lots of different materials, but they are usually made of stone and metal. The style you are looking for dictates which material is most appropriate to meet your needs. Garden wall fountains come in many forms and sizes, therefore ensure that the style you choose to buy is hand-crafted, easy to hang and lightweight. Having a water feature which needs minimal maintenance is important as well. Even though installing certain fountains can be challenging, the majority require little effort because the only parts which need special care are the re-circulating pump and the hardware to hang them. It is very easy to liven up your garden with these kinds of fountains.