"Primitive" Greek Art: Outdoor Statuary
"Primitive" Greek Art: Outdoor Statuary Archaic Greeks were known for creating the first freestanding statuary; up till then, most carvings were made 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. Considered by Greeks to characterize skin care, the kouroi were shaped into inflexible, forward facing poses with one foot outstretched, and the male statues were always nude, muscular, and fit. Around 650 BC, life-size versions of the kouroi began to be seen.
The Archaic period was an incredible time of change for the Greeks as they expanded into new forms of government, created novel expressions of art, and gained insights of the people and cultures outside of Greece. However, these clashes did little to impede the development of the Greek civilization.
The Positive Benefits of Adding a wall fountain in Your Living Area
The Positive Benefits of Adding a wall fountain in Your Living Area You can improve your outdoor area by including a wall fountain or an outdoor garden water feature to your property or gardening project. A myriad of present-day designers and fountain artisans have found inspiration in the fountains and water features of the past. You can also reinforce the link to the past by including one of these to your home's interior design.
Among the many attributes of these beautiful garden water features is the water and moisture they discharge into the air which attracts birds and other wild life as well as helps to balance the ecosystem. For example, birds lured by a fountain or birdbath can be useful because they fend off bothersome flying insects. Wall fountains are a good choice if your yard is small because they do not need much space in comparison to a spouting or cascading fountain. Two options to choose from include either a freestanding type with an even back set against a fence or wall in your garden, or a wall-mounted, self-contained type which is suspended on a wall. A water feature can be added to an existing wall if you include some kind of fountain mask as well as a basin to collect the water below. The plumbing and masonry work necessary for this type of job requires training, so it is best to hire a skilled person rather than do it yourself.