Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Water Fountains

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In Rome’s city center, there are many famous water fountains. One of the most distinguished sculptors and artists of the 17th century, nearly all of them were planned, conceptualized and constructed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. His abilities as a water feature developer and also as a city architect, are evident all through the avenues of Rome. Eventually moving to Rome to fully express their art, primarily in the shape of public water features, Bernini’s father, a renowned Florentine sculptor, mentored his young son. An diligent worker, the young Bernini received praise and the backing of many popes and influential artists. At first he was celebrated for his sculpting skills. He used his expertise and melded it effortlessly with Roman marble, most notably in the Vatican. Though many artists had an impact on his work, Michelangelo had the most profound effect.

Water Features Lost to History

Water Features Lost to History Towns and villages depended on functional water fountains to channel water for cooking, bathing, and cleaning up from nearby sources like ponds, channels, or springs. Water Features Lost History 72910042114.jpg

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Gravity was the power source of water fountains up until the conclusion of the nineteenth century, using the forceful power of water traveling down hill from a spring or brook to force the water through spigots or other outlets. Commonly used as monuments and commemorative structures, water fountains have inspired people from all over the world all through the centuries. Simple in style, the first water fountains did not appear much like present fountains. Basic stone basins crafted from nearby material were the very first fountains, used for religious ceremonies and drinking water. 2000 BC is when the oldest known stone fountain basins were actually used. The spraying of water appearing from small jets was forced by gravity, the sole power source creators had in those days. Drinking water was provided by public fountains, long before fountains became elaborate public statues, as attractive as they are functional. Fountains with ornamental Gods, mythological beasts, and animals began to show up in Rome in about 6 BC, crafted from natural stone and bronze. The people of Rome had an elaborate system of aqueducts that delivered the water for the numerous fountains that were situated throughout the community.