Where did Fountains Begin?

Where did Fountains Begin? The dramatic or decorative effect of a fountain is just one of the purposes it fulfills, in addition to supplying drinking water and adding a decorative touch to your property.

The primary purpose of a fountain was originally strictly practical. Inhabitants of urban areas, townships and small towns used them as a source of drinking water and a place to wash up, which meant that fountains needed to be linked to nearby aqueduct or spring. Up until the nineteenth, fountains had to be higher and closer to a water supply, including aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to benefit from gravity which fed the fountains. Fountains were an excellent source of water, and also served to decorate living areas and celebrate the artist. Bronze or stone masks of animals and heroes were commonly seen on Roman fountains. Fountains Begin? 93352446572182.jpg During the Middle Ages, Muslim and Moorish garden designers included fountains in their designs to mimic the gardens of paradise. To show his dominance over nature, French King Louis XIV included fountains in the Garden of Versailles. To mark the entryway of the restored Roman aqueducts, the Popes of the 17th and 18th centuries commissioned the building 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 restricting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Amazing water effects and recycled water were made possible by switching the force of gravity with mechanical pumps.

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

The Countless Choices in Wall Fountains

The Countless Choices in Wall Fountains Putting a wall fountain in your yard or patio is perfect when you want to relax. Even a little space can include a custom-made one. The requisite components include a spout, a water basin, internal tubing, and a pump regardless of whether it is freestanding or anchored. There are any variety of models to choose from such as traditional, contemporary, classic, or Asian.

Usually quite large, freestanding wall fountains, also known as floor fountains, have their basins on the ground.

A wall-mounted fountain can either be integrated onto a wall already in existence or fitted into a wall under construction. A cohesive look can be realized with this type of fountain because it seems to become part of the scenery rather than an added element.

The Influence of the Norman Invasion on Anglo Saxon Garden Design

The Influence of the Norman Invasion on Anglo Saxon Garden Design The arrival of the Normans in the 2nd half of the 11th century irreparably altered The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle. Architecture and horticulture were abilities that the Normans excelled in, trumping that of the Anglo-Saxons at the time of the occupation. But the Normans had to pacify the overall territory before they could focus on home life, domestic architecture, and decoration. Monasteries and castles served separate purposes, so while monasteries were enormous stone structures built in only the most fruitful, wide dales, castles were set upon blustery knolls where the people focused on learning offensive and defensive tactics. Gardening, a placid occupation, was unfeasible in these fruitless fortifications. The purest example of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture existent today is Berkeley Castle. The keep is thought to date from the time of William the Conqueror. A significant terrace serves as a discouraging factor to intruders who would try to mine the walls of the building. One of these terraces, a charming bowling green, is covered grass and flanked by an aged yew hedge trimmed into the form of crude battlements.