The First Modern Wall Fountains

The First Modern Wall Fountains The translation of hundreds of ancient Greek documents into Latin was commissioned by the scholarly Pope Nicholas V who led the Church in Rome from 1397 until 1455. It was important for him to beautify the city of Rome to make it worthy of being known as the 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 repair at the bidding of the Pope. Building a mostra, an imposing celebratory fountain built by ancient Romans to memorialize the arrival point of an aqueduct, was a custom revived by Nicholas V. At the behest of the Pope, architect Leon Battista Alberti began the construction of a wall fountain in the place where we now find the Trevi Fountain. Adjustments and extensions, included in the restored aqueduct, eventually provided the Trevi Fountain and the well-known baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona with the necessary water supply.

Brief Summary of Herb Gardens

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Brief Summary of Herb Gardens Natural herb gardening is a matter that many gardeners are drawn to. You'll enjoy instant gratification when you grow herbal plants in the garden as they can be employed in cooking sauces, soups, marinades and a variety of other recipes. An herb garden is easily maintained with minimum daily care, and planter gardens and potted herbs can be easily moved inside once autumn frosts begin, making it possible to maintain an herb garden all year long. Since perennial herbs don't die easily or require replanting every end of the year, they are a practical (and fun) addition to your garden. Over and above this, you should give consideration to your personal taste requirements when selecting herbs to flavor dishes. It is worthwhile to plant herbs that you will use. If you love to cook Latin food, you will definitely use cilantro. If you like Italian food, you should choose to plant basil, oregano, and thyme. Where you put your herb garden will define which herbs can grow there. It may be simpler to plant right into the soil if you live in a place that has hotter winters and much cooler summers. This is a very good way to spruce up your yard without having the problem of buying or creating planters. There is practically nothing you can do to get away from harsh climate conditions that might impact your plants. However, there's hope because planters can be transported indoors whenever there's bad weather outdoors so they are flexible and practical for your herbs.

Statuary As a Staple of Classic Art in Historic Greece

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Statuary As a Staple of Classic Art in Historic Greece The initial freestanding sculpture was developed by the Archaic Greeks, a distinguished success since until then the only carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and columns. Kouros figures, statues of adolescent, good-looking male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the bulk of the sculptures. The kouroi were seen by the Greeks to typify beauty and were sculpted with one foot leading and an uncompromising rigidity to their forward-facing poses; the male statues were always strapping, sinewy, and undressing. In around 650 BC, the varieties of the kouroi became life-sized. Throughout the Archaic period, a big time of changes, the Greeks were developing new types of government, expressions of art, and a larger understanding of people and cultures outside Greece. Nevertheless, the Greek civilization was not slowed down by these challenges.