The Beginnings of Contemporary Outdoor Wall Fountains
The Beginnings of Contemporary Outdoor Wall Fountains The translation of hundreds of ancient Greek texts into Latin was commissioned by the learned Pope Nicholas V who ruled the Church in Rome from 1397 until 1455. It was important for him to beautify the city of Rome to make it worthy of being called the capital of the Christian world. Starting in 1453, the ruined ancient Roman aqueduct known as the Aqua Vergine which had brought fresh drinking water into the city from eight miles away, underwent reconstruction at the bidding of the Pope. Building a mostra, an imposing commemorative fountain built by ancient Romans to memorialize the entry point of an aqueduct, was a custom revived by Nicholas V. The architect Leon Battista Alberti was directed by the Pope to build a wall fountain where we now find the Trevi Fountain.
The water which eventually furnished the Trevi Fountain as well as the renown baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona flowed from the modified aqueduct which he had renovated.
"Primitive" Greek Artistry: Garden Statuary
"Primitive" Greek Artistry: Garden Statuary Archaic Greeks were known for creating the first freestanding statuary; up until then, most carvings were formed out of walls and pillars as reliefs. Kouros figures, sculptures of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the bulk of the sculptures. The kouroi, viewed by the Greeks to symbolize beauty, had one foot stretched out of a strict forward-facing pose and the male statues were regularly nude, with a compelling, powerful physique. The kouroi became life-sized commencing in 650 BC. A substantial era of modification for the Greeks, the Archaic period helped bring about newer forms of government, expressions of art, and a greater appreciation of people and cultures outside of Greece. But in spite of the conflicts, the Greek civilization went on to progress, unabated.
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 tourists alike who enjoy conversation and each other's company....
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Garden fountains these days are typically made from metal, though you can find them in other materials too.Metallic models offer clean lines and unique sculptural accents and can accommodate nearly any decorative style and budget....
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The arrival of the Normans in the 2nd half of the 11th century irreparably altered The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle.Architecture and horticulture were attributes that the Normans excelled in, trumping that of the Anglo-Saxons at the time of the occupation....
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Fountain designers were multi-talented people from the 16th to the later part of the 18th century, often working as architects, sculptors, artisans, engineers and highly educated scholars all in one person....
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Is it possible for you to convert your yard into a haven of serenity?You can benefit from a water feature by incorporating an outdoor fountain to your garden and creating a place of tranquility....
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A vital first step before installing any outdoor wall feature is to think about the space you have available.It is essential that the wall where you are going to hang it is sturdy enough to support its weight....
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An important facet to think about is the size of the outdoor wall fountain in relation to the space in which you are going to install it.It will need a solid wall to support its total weight....
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One can find Bernini's earliest masterpiece, the Barcaccia water fountain, at the foot of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna.This area is still filled with Roman locals and visitors who like to exchanging gossip or going over the day's news....
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