The Godfather Of Rome's Fountains
The Godfather Of Rome's Fountains
In Rome’s city center, there are many famous fountains. Pretty much all of them were planned, architected and constructed by one of the finest sculptors and designers of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. He was also a urban designer, in addition to his expertise as a water feature developer, and records of his life's work are evident all through the avenues of Rome. Bernini's father, a renowned Florentine sculptor, mentored his young son, and they ultimately moved to Rome, in order to fully express their art, primarily in the form of public water fountains and water features. An excellent worker, the young Bernini acquired compliments and the backing of many popes and important designers. At the start he was known for his sculptural skills. An authority in historical Greek architecture, he utilized this knowledge as a platform and melded it flawlessly with Roman marble, most famously in the Vatican. Although many artists impacted his artistic endeavors, Michelangelo affected him the most.
Archaic Greek Artwork: Large Statuary
Archaic Greek Artwork: Large Statuary Up right up until the Archaic Greeks provided the 1st freestanding statuary, a remarkable success, carvings had chiefly been accomplished in walls and pillars as reliefs. Youthful, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks were the subject matter of most of the statues, or kouros figures. The kouroi were seen by the Greeks to represent beauty and were sculpted with one foot leading and an uncompromising stiffness to their forward-facing poses; the male statues were always strapping, sinewy, and unclothed. Around 650 BC, life-sized versions of the kouroi began to be seen.
During the Archaic time, a great time of changes, the Greeks were developing new sorts of government, expressions of art, and a deeper comprehension of people and cultures outside Greece. During this time and other times of historical tumultuousness, clashes often occurred, among them battles fought amongst city-states such as the Arcadian wars and the Spartan infiltration of Samos.
Keep Your Water Wall Fountain Clean
Keep Your Water Wall Fountain Clean Appropriate care and regular upkeep are important to the longevity of water fountains. Leaves, twigs, and insects often find their way into fountains, so it is vital to keep yours free from such debris. Also, algae tends to build up anywhere natural light meets water. Either sea salt, hydrogen peroxide, or vinegar can be blended into the water to eliminate this issue. Some people opt for adding bleach into the water, but the downside is that it harms wildlife - so it should be avoided. A complete cleaning every three-four months is best for garden fountains. First you must remove the water. Then use a soft rag and mild cleanser to scrub the inside. A good tip is to use a toothbrush if there are little hard-to-reach spots. Any soap residue remaining on your fountain can damage it, so be sure it is all rinsed off.
It is highly suggested taking the pump apart to better clean the inside and remove any plankton or calcium. Letting it soak in vinegar for a couple of hours first will make it alot easier to clean. Neither rain water nor mineral water contain ingredients that will build up inside the pump, so use either over tap water if possible.
One final tip for keeping your fountain in top working condition is to check the water level every day and make sure it is full. Permitting the water level to get too low can result in damage to the pump - and you certainly do not want that!
Where did Landscape Fountains Begin?
Where did Landscape Fountains Begin? A fountain, an incredible piece of engineering, not only supplies drinking water as it pours into a basin, it can also launch water high into the air for an extraordinary effect.
Pure functionality was the original role of fountains. Cities, towns and villages made use of nearby aqueducts or springs to supply them with potable water as well as water where they could bathe or wash. Up until the 19th century, fountains had to be more elevated and closer to a water source, including aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to take advantage of gravity which fed the fountains. Fountains were an optimal source of water, and also served to decorate living areas and memorialize the artist. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. Throughout the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden planners incorporated fountains to create smaller depictions of the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to illustrate his superiority over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to extol their positions by adding decorative baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.
Indoor plumbing became the key source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Amazing water effects and recycled water were made possible by replacing the power of gravity with mechanical pumps.
Modern fountains are used to embellish public spaces, honor individuals or events, and enhance recreational and entertainment events.