The Source of Today's Outdoor Fountains
The Source of Today's Outdoor Fountains Himself a learned man, Pope Nicholas V headed the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 till 1455 and was responsible for the translation of scores of age-old texts from their original Greek into Latin.
In order to make Rome worthy of being the capital of the Christian world, the Pope resolved to enhance the beauty of the city. Reconstruction of the Acqua Vergine, a desolate Roman aqueduct which had carried fresh drinking water into the city from eight miles away, began in 1453 at the bidding of the Pope. Building a mostra, a grandiose celebratory fountain built by ancient Romans to memorialize the entry point of an aqueduct, was a custom revived by Nicholas V. At the behest of the Pope, architect Leon Battista Alberti undertook the construction of a wall fountain in the spot where we now find the Trevi Fountain. The Trevi Fountain as well as the renowned baroque fountains found in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona were eventually supplied with water from the modified aqueduct he had rebuilt.
The Wide Range of Outdoor Fountains
The Wide Range of Outdoor Fountains Have you ever thought about turning your garden into an oasis of serenity? You can benefit from a water feature by integrating an outdoor fountain to your backyard and creating a place of tranquility. The flood of water sent high up into the air by a spouting fountain is an spectacular sight to see. If your pond is sufficiently large, it can be incorporated without difficulty. You can find these in public parks or old mansions.
One of the myriad examples of an outdoor water feature is a classy wall fountain. If you are eager to include a water feature, but are doubtful because you have a small yard, do not hesitate to install one of these. Whereas spouting fountains leave behind an impressive effect, wall fountains are more understated water features. In this simple process. the water which is forced out of a small opening, flows down a beautifully textured wall and is then collected at the base before being pushed back to the top.
Dependent on the look you have chosen for the garden, you could think about a themed fountain. A cherub grasping a spout is one of the possible kinds of classical-styled statues you can use if you want your fountain to compliment a rustically themed cottage or garden. Something unique and striking could be an alternative for more modern gardens. Deciding what to do is entirely in your hands.
Water spills down multiple levels in a tiered fountain. Cascading fountains is another term used to identify this type of fountain because water moves down multiple levels.
Since external fountains require ample space, think about putting in a wall fountain or a pondless fountain. These kinds of fountains are suitable for an area with limited space because their reservoirs are buried underground.
If you seek a feeling of peacefulness and calmness, install a Japanese fountain as these are considered to bring about such sensations. Bamboo sticks are used in this kind of fountain to expel the water. A rustic bucket or shaped stone is situated at the bottom of this feature to collect the flowing water only to have the pattern repeated over and over again.
Glass fountains make up another group of fountain. A more conventional look is provided by trellis-style fountains which feature shaped metalwork. However, this style of water feature is better suited to backyard gardens with many sharp corners as well as modern-day forms and design. As the water moves over the surface of the glass it produces a dazzling impact. In some instances, the water is colored by LED lights as it flows over the glass panels. A rock waterfall fountain (often made of imitation rock) showcases water slowly cascading down its façade.
In a bubbling rock fountain, a big rock is drilled with holes and then filled in the center with tubes. The gurgles and bubbles at the top are the product of the low pressure used to propel the water upwards. Flowing towards the bottom of the fountain, the water returns as a slow drizzle down the sides of the rock. Gardens with little space are good areas to include this style of fountain. Water is moved at low pressure in this kind of fountain, so you can rest assured that it will not spray all over should the wind pick up.
The trend of installing solar powered fountains is becoming progressively prevalent. The reasons for this are varied, from the lack of wires and the reduced complexities to the decreased power bills and the beneficial effects on our environment. You will not have to concede on style since there is a wide array of designs to pick from in outdoor solar-powered fountains.