Ancient Greece: Architectural Sculpture
Ancient Greece: Architectural Sculpture Though many sculptors were paid by the temples to embellish the elaborate columns and archways with renderings of the gods, as the time period came to a close, it became more common for sculptors to represent common people as well because many of Greeks had started to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred. Sometimes, a interpretation of wealthy families' ancestors would be commissioned to be placed inside of huge familial burial tombs, and portraiture, which would be replicated by the Romans upon their conquering of Greek civilization, also became customary.
A point of artistic progression, the use of sculpture and other art forms transformed through the Greek Classical period, so it is inaccurate to assume that the arts served only one function. It may be the advanced quality of Greek sculpture that captivates our eye today; it was on a leading-edge practice of the classic world regardless of whether it was made for religious reasons or artistic pleasure.
The History of Landscape Fountains
The History of Landscape Fountains Hundreds of ancient Greek documents were translated into Latin under the authority of the scholarly Pope Nicholas V, who ruled the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455. He undertook the embellishment of Rome to make it into the model capital of the Christian world. Beginning in 1453, the ruined ancient Roman aqueduct known as the Aqua Vergine which had brought fresh drinking water into the city from eight miles away, underwent reconstruction at the bidding of the Pope. The ancient Roman custom of building an awe-inspiring commemorative fountain at the point where an aqueduct arrived, also known as a mostra, was restored by Nicholas V. The present-day site of the Trevi Fountain was formerly occupied by a wall fountain commissioned by the Pope and built by the architect Leon Battista Alberti. The Trevi Fountain as well as the renowned baroque fountains located in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona were eventually supplied with water from the modified aqueduct he had reconstructed.The Myriad Styles of Wall Water Fountains
The Myriad Styles of Wall Water Fountains
If you want to have a place to relax as well as add some pizzazz to a small area such as a patio or courtyard, wall fountains are perfect because they do not occupy much space. The multitude of designs in outdoor wall fountains, including traditional, classic, contemporary, or Asian, means that you can find the one suitable to your tastes. If you are looking for a distinctive design, a custom-made one can be specially made to meet your specifications. The two kinds of water features available to you include mounted and stand-alone models. Small, self-contained models can be hung on a wall are known as mounted wall fountains. Wall fountains made of resin (resembling stone) or fiberglass are usually lightweight so they can be easily hung. Stand-alone fountains, often referred to as floor fountains, are sizable, have a basin located on the ground and a smooth side which leans against a wall. Water features such as these are ordinarily manufactured of cast stone and have no weight restrictions.
Custom-made fountains which can be incorporated into a new or existing wall are often recommended by landscaping designers. A professional mason is necessary to place the water basin against the wall and properly install all the plumbing inside or behind the wall. A fountain mask or a spout also needs to be incorporated into the wall. If you want a cohesive look for your garden, buy a customized wall fountain because it becomes part of the panorama rather than a later addition.
Anglo Saxon Gardens During the Norman Conquest
Anglo Saxon Gardens During the Norman Conquest The arrival of the Normans in the second half of the 11th century irreparably altered The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle.
The Normans were much better than the Anglo-Saxons at architecture and horticulture when they came into power. But before focusing on home-life or having the occasion to think about domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans had to subjugate an entire population. Most often constructed upon windy peaks, castles were straightforward constructs that permitted their occupants to devote time and space to offensive and defensive strategies, while monasteries were rambling stone buildings generally placed in only the most fecund, extensive valleys. Gardening, a quiet occupation, was impracticable in these unproductive fortifications. The purest example of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture existent today is Berkeley Castle. The keep is said to date from the time of William the Conqueror. A monumental terrace serves as a deterrent to invaders who would attempt to mine the walls of the building. One of these terraces, a charming bowling green, is covered grass and flanked by an old yew hedge trimmed into the figure of crude battlements.