Where did Garden Water Fountains Originate from?

The primary purpose of a fountain was originally strictly practical. 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. Used until the 19th century, in order for fountains to flow or shoot up into the air, their source of water such as reservoirs or aqueducts, had to be higher than the water fountain in order to benefit from the power of gravity. Acting as an element of decoration and celebration, fountains also generated clean, fresh drinking water. Roman fountains usually depicted images of animals or heroes made of metal or stone masks. Muslims and Moorish garden designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller models of the gardens of paradise. King Louis XIV of France wanted to demonstrate his superiority over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. To mark the entrance of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the construction of baroque style fountains in the spot where the aqueducts arrived in the city of Rome

Indoor plumbing became the key source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Fountains using mechanical pumps instead of gravity enabled fountains to bring recycled water into living spaces as well as create unique water effects.

Nowadays, fountains decorate public spaces and are used to recognize individuals or events and fill recreational and entertainment needs.

The Various Construction Materials of Garden Water fountains

A popular choice today is copper, and it is used in the designing of many sculptural garden fountains. Copper is popular for both inside and outside use and is widely found in tabletop and cascade fountains, among others. Copper fountains also come in a wide array of styles - from fun and eccentric to modern and cutting-edge.

Brass water fountains are also popular, although they tend to have a more conventional look than copper ones. You will see a lot of brass fountains, as their interesting artwork makes them trendy even if they are on the more traditional side.

Of all the metals, stainless steel is recognized as the most modern -looking. A contemporary steel design will quickly increase the value of your garden as well as the feeling of peacefulness. Like all water fountains, you can find them in just about any size you choose.

Fiberglass is a common material for fountains because you can get the look and feel of metal at a much lower price, and it is lighter and easier to move than metal. Caring for a fiberglass water fountain is relatively easy, another benefit that consumers love.

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