The City Of Rome, Gian Bernini, And Water Features
The City Of Rome, Gian Bernini, And Water Features In Rome’s city center, there are many famous fountains. Gian Lorenzo Bernini, one of the most brilliant sculptors and artists of the 17th century developed, conceived and built almost all of them. He was furthermore a urban designer, in addition to his abilities as a fountain developer, and records of his life's work are evident throughout the avenues of Rome. Bernini's father, a recognized Florentine sculptor, guided his young son, and they ultimately moved in Rome, to fully express their art in the form of public water fountains and water features. The juvenile Bernini was an great worker and won compliments and patronage of important artists as well as popes. His sculpture was originally his claim to popularity. He used his ability and melded it seamlessly with Roman marble, most significantly in the Vatican. Although many artists had an impact on his work, Michelangelo had the most profound effect.Where did Landscape Fountains Begin?
Where did Landscape Fountains Begin? A water fountain is an architectural piece that pours water into a basin or jets it high into the air in order to provide drinkable water, as well as for decorative purposes.Pure practicality was the original role of fountains. Residents of urban areas, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash, which meant that fountains had to be connected to nearby aqueduct or spring. Until the late nineteenth, century most water fountains operated using the force of gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a source of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Fountains were not only utilized as a water source for drinking water, but also to decorate homes and celebrate the artist who created it. Roman fountains often depicted imagery of animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks. During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to mimic the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to demonstrate his dominion over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to laud their positions by including decorative baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.
Since indoor plumbing became the norm of the day for clean, drinking water, by the end of the 19th century urban fountains were no longer needed for this purpose and they became purely ornamental.
The creation of unique water effects and the recycling of water were 2 things made possible by replacing gravity with mechanical pumps.
Contemporary fountains are used to embellish public spaces, honor individuals or events, and enhance recreational and entertainment events.