Anglo Saxon Gardens During the Norman Conquest

Anglo Saxon Gardens During the Norman Conquest The advent of the Normans in the later half of the eleventh century greatly transformed The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. Anglo Saxon Gardens Norman Conquest 5057109796731.jpg

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Architecture and gardening were abilities that the Normans excelled in, trumping that of the Anglo-Saxons at the time of the occupation. But there was no time for home life, domestic architecture, and decoration until the Normans had conquered the whole region. Because of this, castles were cruder structures than monasteries: Monasteries were frequently significant stone buildings set in the biggest and most fecund valleys, while castles were erected on windy crests where their residents dedicated time and space to projects for offense and defense. Tranquil pursuits such as gardening were out of place in these desolate citadels. The purest example of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture existent in modern times is Berkeley Castle. The keep is said to date from the time of William the Conqueror. As a strategy of deterring assailants from tunneling under the walls, an immense terrace encircles the building. On 1 of these terraces sits a stylish bowling green: it is covered in grass and flanked by an old yew hedge that is created into the shape of rough ramparts.

Bernini’s First Italian Water Fountains

Bernini’s First Italian Water Fountains The Barcaccia, Bernini's very first water fountain, is a striking chef d'oeuvre built at the base of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna. To this day, this spot is flooded with Roman locals and tourists alike who enjoy debate and each other's company. Today, the city streets around Bernini's fountain are a trendy area where people go to meet, something which the artist would have been pleased to learn. In around 1630, Pope Urbano VIII helped Bernini start off his professional life with the construction of his first water fountain. A massive boat slowly sinking into the Mediterranean is the fountain's main theme. The great 16th century flooding of the Tevere, which left the entire region inundated with water, was memorialized by the water fountain according to documents from the time. In 1665, France was graced by Bernini's one-and-only prolonged journey outside of Italy.

Outdoor Water Fountains Lost to History

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The water from springs and other sources was originally delivered to the residents of nearby communities and municipalities by way of water fountains, whose purpose was largely practical, not artistic. A supply of water higher in elevation than the fountain was needed to pressurize the movement and send water squirting from the fountain's nozzle, a system without equal until the late nineteenth century. The splendor and wonder of fountains make them perfect for traditional memorials. When you see a fountain today, that is not what the very first water fountains looked like. The very first known water fountain was a stone basin carved that was used as a receptacle for drinking water and ceremonial functions. 2000 BC is when the oldest identified stone fountain basins were actually used. The force of gravity was the power source that operated the initial water fountains. Drinking water was supplied by public fountains, long before fountains became elaborate public statues, as pretty as they are practical. Beasts, Gods, and religious figures dominated the early decorative Roman fountains, beginning to appear in about 6 B.C.. The impressive aqueducts of Rome supplied water to the spectacular public fountains, most of which you can go see today.