Bernini: The Genius Behind Italy's Greatest Water Fountains

Bernini: Genius Behind Italy's Greatest Water Fountains 887521324.jpg Bernini: The Genius Behind Italy's Greatest Water Fountains The Barcaccia, Bernini's first fountain, is a striking chef d'oeuvre built at the base of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna. To this day, this area is flooded with Roman locals and travelers alike who enjoy debate 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 around his amazing water fountain. The master's first fountain of his professional life was built at around 1630 at the request of Pope Urbano VIII. A large vessel slowly sinking into the Mediterranean is the fountain's central theme. Period writings dating back to the 16th century indicate that the fountain was constructed as a monument to those who lost their lives in the great flooding of the Tevere. In what turned out to be his sole extended absence from Italy, Bernini {journeyed | traveled] to France in 1665.

The Beauty of Simple Garden Decor: The Landscape Fountain

The Beauty of Simple Garden Decor: The Landscape Fountain It is also possible to locate your garden water fountain near a wall since they do not need to be hooked to a nearby pond. Due to the various possibilities available, it no longer necessary to contend with excavations, complcated installations or cleaning the pond. Plumbing is no longer needed since this feature in now self-contained. Adding water on a consistent} basis is important, however. Your pond and the surrounding area are sure to get dirty at some point so be sure to drain the water from the basin and fill it with fresh water.

Any number of materials can be used to build garden wall features, but stone and metal are the most convenient.Beauty Simple Garden Decor: Landscape Fountain 7628045607.jpg Identifying the style you want indicates the right material to use. It is important to purchase hand-crafted, light garden wall features which are also easy to put up. Having a fountain which requires little maintenance is important as well. Even though installing certain fountains can be challenging, the majority take little work because the only parts which need special care are the re-circulating pump and the equipment to hang them. Little exertion is needed to liven up your garden with these types of water features.

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Bernini: The Master of Italy's Greatest Fountains One can find Bernini's earliest masterpiece, the Barcaccia water fountain, at the base of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna.To this day, this area is filled with Roman locals and travelers alike who enjoy debate and each other's company.... read more


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