A Chronicle of Outdoor Water Fountains

A Chronicle of Outdoor Water Fountains Hundreds of classic Greek records were translated into Latin under the auspices of the scholarly Pope Nicholas V, who ruled the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455. He undertook the beautification of Rome to turn it into the model seat of the Christian world. Beginning in 1453, the ruined ancient Roman aqueduct known as the Aqua Vergine which had brought clean drinking water into the city from eight miles away, underwent reconstruction at the bidding of the Pope. Building a mostra, a grandiose commemorative fountain built by ancient Romans to memorialize the arrival point of an aqueduct, was a tradition revived by Nicholas V. The architect Leon Battista Alberti was directed by the Pope to construct a wall fountain where we now find the Trevi Fountain. Chronicle Outdoor Water Fountains 32696085420323.jpg

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The aqueduct he had refurbished included modifications and extensions which eventually enabled it to supply water to the Trevi Fountain as well as the renowned baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona.

Statues As a Staple of Vintage Art in Ancient Greece

Statues As a Staple of Vintage Art in Ancient Greece The Archaic Greeks manufactured the first freestanding statuary, an impressive achievement as most sculptures up until then had been reliefs cut into walls and pillars. Most of the freestanding statues were of young, winsome male or female (kore) Greeks and are called kouros figures. The kouroi, considered by the Greeks to exemplify beauty, had one foot stretched out of a strict forward-facing posture and the male figurines were regularly nude, with a strong, powerful shape. Statues Staple Vintage Art Ancient Greece 87364318143045541780.jpg

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The kouroi became life-sized starting in 650 BC. A huge age of improvement for the Greeks, the Archaic period helped bring about newer forms of government, expressions of artwork, and a higher appreciation of people and cultures outside of Greece. Throughout this time and other periods of historical tumult, encounters often occurred, most notably wars fought amongst city-states such as the Arcadian wars and the Spartan infiltration of Samos.

Bernini’s Very First Italian Water Fountains

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Bernini's earliest fountain, named Barcaccia, is a breath taking work of art seen at the foot of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna. Roman residents and site seers who enjoy verbal exchanges as well as being the company of others still go to this spot. The streets surrounding his fountain have come to be one of the city’s most fashionable gathering places, something which would certainly have pleased Bernini himself. Dating back to around 1630, Pope Urbano VIII commissioned what was to be the very first fountain of the artist's career. People can now see the fountain as a depiction of a great ship slowly sinking into the Mediterranean Sea. The great flooding of the Tevere that covered the whole region with water in the 16th was commemorated by this momentous fountain as recorded by documents dating back to this time. In 1665 Bernini journeyed to France, in what was to be his sole lengthy absence from Italy.

Your Herb Garden: An Introduction

Your Herb Garden: An Introduction Some gardeners are drawn to natural herbs which can easily be cultivated indoors and out and are ideal in a wide array of cooking methods. These plants are easy to grow and have the appeal of instant gratification, as they can be used in soups, marinades, and other recipes. When frost starts to come around you could trim your herbal plants, but if you are sensible and have them rooted in pots all that you have to do is relocate the pots inside the house to shield them. If you are thinking of adding perennial herbs to your backyard, you are making a good choice because they do not die easily or need replanting after every year goes by. Over and above this, you should really give consideration to your personal taste preferences when selecting herbs to flavor dinners. Basil, oregano, and thyme are great herbs to plant if you enjoy cooking and eating Italian food. If you prefer Latin themed food, you may decide to cultivate cilantro instead. You must decide where your herb garden will be grown in order to figure out which herbs will grow best. It may be less complicated to plant right into the ground if you live in a place that has warm winters and cooler summers. This makes your yard look beautiful without the trouble of making or buying planters. Plants often expire or become inactive because of being exposed to the extreme weather. As a result, many people have opted for planters because they are versatile and practical.