Where did Landscape Fountains Begin?

The central purpose of a fountain was originally strictly practical. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, from aqueducts or springs in the area. Until the late 19th, century most water fountains operated using gravity to allow water to flow or jet into the air, therefore, they needed a supply of water such as a reservoir or aqueduct located higher than the fountain. Serving as an element of decoration and celebration, fountains also provided clean, fresh drinking water. Bronze or stone masks of wildlife and heroes were frequently seen on Roman fountains. To depict the gardens of paradise, Muslim and Moorish garden planners of the Middle Ages introduced fountains to their designs. King Louis XIV of France wanted to illustrate his superiority over nature by including fountains in the Gardens of Versailles. The Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries were glorified with baroque style fountains built to mark the place of entry of Roman aqueducts.

The end of the 19th century saw the increase in usage of indoor plumbing to supply drinking water, so urban fountains were relegated to strictly decorative elements. The introduction of unique water effects and the recycling of water were two things made possible by replacing gravity with mechanical pumps.

Beautifying city parks, honoring people or events and entertaining, are some of the functions of modern-day fountains.

Interior Wall Water Features Can Help You

Moreover, healing appears to go more quickly when water fountains are included as part of the treatment. A number of sicknesses are thought to improve with their use, as such they are suggested by medical professionals and mental health therapists. PTSD patients as well as those suffering from severe sleeplessness are thought to feel better after listening to the calming, gentle trickle of water.

Numerous reports show that having an indoor wall water feature can help you achieve a better feeling of calm and overall safety. The sight and sound of water are essential to the survival of human beings and our planet.

Feng-shui is an ancient school of thought which asserts that water is one of two essential elements in our lives which has the capacity to transform us. Harmonizing our inner environment so that it promotes relaxation and peace is one of the main beliefs in feng-shui. It is important to add a water element somewhere in our homes. A fountain should be placed near your front door or entrance to be most effective.

Any one of a number of options in water walls, whether a wall mounted waterfall, a freestanding feature or a customized fountain, will unquestionably provide you and your family many benefits. A number of reports state that a fountain located in a central living area makes people more cheerful, satisfied, and relaxed than those who do not have a fountain in the house.