The Use of Large Outdoor Water Fountains As Water Elements

The Use of Large Outdoor Water Fountains As Water ElementsUse Large Outdoor Water Fountains Water Elements 05847486175486.jpg A water feature is a large element which has water flowing in or through it. A simple suspended fountain or an elaborate courtyard tiered fountain are just two varieties from the vast range of articles available. Known for their versatility, they can be included either indoors or outdoors. Water elements include ponds and pools as well.

Living areas including extensive yards, yoga studios, comfortable verandas, apartment balconies, or office settings are great places to add a water feature such as a garden wall fountain. You can relax to the softly cascading water in your fountain and gratify your senses of sight and sound. The most important consideration is the aesthetically eye-catching form they have which complements the decor of any room. The sound of water produces contentment, covers up undesirable noises and also produces an entertaining water show.

The City Of Rome, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, And Public Fountains

City Rome, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Public Fountains 5145973859868806445.jpg The City Of Rome, Gian Lorenzo Bernini, And Public Fountains There are any number of famed Roman water fountains in its city center. Nearly all of them were planned, designed and built by one of the finest sculptors and designers of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Traces of his life's work are evident throughout the avenues of Rome because, in addition to his capabilities as a fountain builder, he was also a city architect. A celebrated Florentine sculptor, Bernini's father guided his young son, and they eventually went to Rome to thoroughly exhibit their art, primarily in the form of public water features and water fountains. The juvenile Bernini was an great employee and received praise and patronage of significant artists as well as popes. At first he was recognized for his sculpting skills. An expert in ancient Greek architecture, he utilized this knowledge as a platform and melded it seamlessly with Roman marble, most remarkably in the Vatican. Though many artists impacted his artistic endeavors, Michelangelo influenced him the most.
The Original Outdoor Water Feature Artists Often working as architects, sculptors, artists, engineers and cultivated scholars all in one, from the 16th to the late 18th century, fountain designers were multi-faceted individuals,... read more


Keeping Your Fountain Tidy Proper care and regular maintenance are important to the longevity of water fountains.A common problem with fountains is that they tend to gather dirt and debris, so it is essential that you keep it free from this.... read more


The Origins of Modern Outdoor Wall Fountains The translation of hundreds of ancient Greek texts into Latin was commissioned by the scholarly Pope Nicholas V who ruled the Church in Rome from 1397 until 1455.... read more


The Various Construction Materials of Outdoor Water fountains While today’s garden fountains are made in a range of materials, most are made from metal.Metals tend to create clean lines and unique sculptural accents and can fit almost any design preference or budget.... read more


Ancient Garden Fountain Artists Often working as architects, sculptors, artists, engineers and cultivated scholars, all in one, fountain creators were multi-faceted individuals from the 16th to the late 18th century.... read more


"Old School" Water Feature Manufacturers Multi-talented people, fountain designers from the 16th to the late 18th century frequently worked as architects, sculptors, artists, engineers and cultivated scholars all in one person.... read more


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