The Source of Modern Outdoor Garden Fountains
The Source of Modern Outdoor Garden Fountains
Pope Nicholas V, himself a learned man, reigned the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455 during which time he commissioned many translations of ancient classical Greek texts into Latin. He undertook the beautification of Rome to turn it into the model capital of the Christian world. At the bidding of the Pope, the Aqua Vergine, a damaged aqueduct which had carried clean drinking water into Rome from eight miles away, was restored starting in 1453. The historical Roman tradition of marking the entry point of an aqueduct with an magnificent celebratory fountain, also known as a mostra, was restored by Nicholas V. The present-day location of the Trevi Fountain was once occupied by a wall fountain commissioned by the Pope and constructed by the architect Leon Battista Alberti. The water which eventually furnished the Trevi Fountain as well as the acclaimed baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona came from the modified aqueduct which he had renovated.
The Many Reasons to Add a Water Feature
The Many Reasons to Add a Water Feature You can enhance your exterior space by including a wall fountain or an outdoor garden water feature to your yard or gardening project.
Many current designers and artisans have been influenced by historical fountains and water features. You can also strengthen the link to the past by adding one of these to your home's interior design. The advantage of having a garden fountain goes beyond its beauty as it also appeals to birds and other wildlife, in addition to harmonizing the ecosystem with the water and moisture it emits into the atmosphere. Flying, irritating insects, for instance, are scared away by the birds congregating near the fountain or birdbath. The area required for a cascading or spouting fountain is considerable, so a wall fountain is the ideal size for a small yard. Either a stand-alone fountain with an even back and an attached basin set against a fence or a wall, or a wall-mounted kind which is self-contained and hangs on a wall, are some of the options from which you can choose. Adding a fountain to an existent wall requires that you add a fountain mask as well as a basin at the base to gather the water. Since the plumbing and masonry work is extensive to complete this type of job, you should hire a specialist to do it rather than try to do it alone.