The Genesis Of Outdoor Fountains

The primary purpose of a fountain was originally strictly functional. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, via aqueducts or springs in the vicinity. Up to the late nineteenth century, water fountains had to be near an aqueduct or reservoir and more elevated than the fountain so that gravity could make the water move down or shoot high into the air. Fountains were an excellent source of water, and also served to adorn living areas and memorialize the artist. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. To depict the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages added fountains to their designs. King Louis XIV of France wanted to demonstrate his dominion over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. The Romans of the 17th and 18th centuries created baroque decorative fountains to glorify the Popes who commissioned them as well as to mark the location where the restored Roman aqueducts entered the city.

Urban fountains created at the end of the nineteenth served only as decorative and celebratory adornments since indoor plumbing provided the essential drinking water. Amazing water effects and recycled water were made possible by switching the power of gravity with mechanical pumps.

Contemporary fountains are used to adorn public spaces, honor individuals or events, and enrich recreational and entertainment events.

Attractive Wall Elements

Even a living space with a modern style can be improved with a wall fountain. They can also add a touch of chic to your decor since they are also built in modern-day materials including glass and stainless steel. Does your home or business have a small amount of space? The best alternative for you is putting in a wall water fountain. You can save your limited space by hanging one on a wall. These kinds of fountains are particularly prevalent in bustling office buildings. Wall fountains are not limited to interior use, however. Fiberglass and resin are good materials to use for exterior wall water features. Liven up your veranda, courtyard, or other outdoor areas with a water fountain made of these weather-proof materials.

Wall fountains are available in a number of different styles, ranging from ultra-sleek to traditional and rustic. The type you pick for your space is dictated by your individual decoration preferences. A city dweller’s decoration ideas might call for polished glass whereas a mountaineer might choose a more traditional material such as slate for a mountain lodge. It is up to you to select the best material for you. One thing is sure, however, fountains are items which will no doubt dazzle your guests.