The Magificent Early Wonders by Bernini
The Magificent Early Wonders by Bernini The Barcaccia, a stunning fountain constructed at the base of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna, was Bernini's earliest water fountain.
To this day, this spot is filled with Roman locals and travelers alike who enjoy conversation and each other's company. Bernini would undoubtedly have been happy to know that people still flock to what has become one the city's most fashionable areas, that surrounding his amazing water fountain. In around 1630, Pope Urbano VIII helped Bernini launch his professional life with the construction of his first fountain. A large boat slowly sinking into the Mediterranean is the fountain's central theme. According to 16th century texts, a great flood of the Tevere covered the entire area in water, an event which was memorialized by the eye-catching fountain. In 1665, France was graced by Bernini's only lengthy journey outside of Italy.
Your Garden: The Perfect Place for a Fountain
Your Garden: The Perfect Place for a Fountain
The area outside your home can be enhanced by adding a wall or a garden fountain to your landscaping or garden project. Many contemporary designers and craftsmen have been influenced by historical fountains and water features. Therefore, in order to connect your home to earlier times, include one these in your home decor. Among the many properties 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 attracted by a fountain or birdbath can be useful because they fend off annoying flying insects. Spouting or cascading fountains are not the best alternative for a small backyard since they occupy a great deal of space. Either a freestanding fountain with an even back and an attached basin set against a fence or a wall, or a wall-mounted style which is self-contained and hangs on a wall, are some of the possibilities from which you can choose. Be sure to include a fountain mask to an existing wall and a basin to collect the water at the bottom if you want to put in a fountain to your living area. 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.