Archaic Greek Artwork: Garden Statuary
Archaic Greek Artwork: Garden Statuary The initial freestanding sculpture was developed by the Archaic Greeks, a notable achievement since until then the sole carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and columns. Kouros figures, sculptures of adolescent, handsome male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the bulk of the statues. The kouroi, viewed as by the Greeks to portray beauty, had one foot stretched out of a rigid forward-facing posture and the male statues were regularly unclothed, with a strong, powerful build. In 650 BC, life-size variations of the kouroi began to be observed. A huge time of modification for the Greeks, the Archaic period helped bring about newer forms of state, expressions of art, and a higher appreciation of people and customs outside of Greece. However, the Greek civilization was not slowed down by these challenges.Where did Large Garden Fountains Originate from?
Where did Large Garden Fountains Originate from? The incredible architecture of a fountain allows it to provide clean water or shoot water high into air for dramatic effect and it can also serve as an excellent design feature to complement your home. Originally, fountains only served a functional purpose. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to provide them with drinking water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Until the late 19th, century most water fountains functioned 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 used as a water source for drinking water, but also to adorn homes and celebrate the designer who created it. Roman fountains often depicted images of animals or heroes made of bronze or stone masks. To depict the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages introduced fountains to their designs. The fountains seen in the Gardens of Versailles were supposed to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were glorified with baroque style fountains constructed to mark the arrival points of Roman aqueducts.
Indoor plumbing became the key source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Gravity was replaced by mechanical pumps in order to permit fountains to bring in clean water and allow for amazing water displays.
Embellishing city parks, honoring people or events and entertaining, are some of the functions of modern-day fountains.