Contemporary Sculpture in Old Greece

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Contemporary Sculpture in Old Greece Sculptors garnished the lavish columns and archways with renderings of the gods until the period came to a close and more Greeks had begun to think of their theology as superstitious rather than sacred; at that time, it grew to be more accepted for sculptors be paid to depict ordinary people as well. In some cases, a representation of affluent families' ancestors would be commissioned to be laid within huge familial burial tombs, and portraiture, which would be duplicated by the Romans upon their conquest of Greek civilization, also became commonplace. A time of aesthetic development, the use of sculpture and alternate art forms morphed during the Greek Classical period, so it is inexact to assume that the arts served only one function. Greek sculpture is perhaps attractive to us all today as it was an avant-garde experiment in the ancient world, so it does not matter whether or not its original purpose was religious zeal or artistic pleasure.

The First Fountains

The First Fountains Water fountains were originally practical in purpose, used to bring water from rivers or springs to cities and villages, supplying the residents with clean water to drink, bathe, and cook with. Gravity was the power supply of water fountains up until the conclusion of the 19th century, using the potent power of water traveling downhill from a spring or brook to force the water through spigots or other outlets. Fountains spanning history have been designed as monuments, impressing local citizens and tourists alike. Simple in style, the first water fountains did not appear much like contemporary fountains. Basic stone basins sculpted from nearby material were the very first fountains, used for religious ceremonies and drinking water. Rock basins are believed to have been first used around 2,000 BC. The first fountains put to use in ancient civilizations depended on gravity to regulate the circulation of water through the fountain. These historic water fountains were built to be functional, often situated along reservoirs, creeks and waterways to supply drinking water. Fountains with decorative Gods, mythological beasts, and animals began to show up in Rome in about 6 B.C., made from stone and bronze. The impressive aqueducts of Rome provided water to the spectacular public fountains, many of which you can visit today.