The Outcome of the Norman Invasion on Anglo Saxon Gardens

The Outcome of the Norman Invasion on Anglo Saxon Gardens The Anglo-Saxon way of life was significantly changed by the arrival of the Normans in the later eleventh century. Engineering and horticulture were attributes that the Normans excelled in, trumping that of the Anglo-Saxons at the time of the occupation. But yet there was no time for home life, domestic architecture, and decoration until the Normans had overcome the whole realm. Most often constructed upon windy peaks, castles were straightforward structures that permitted their occupants to devote time and space to offensive and defensive programs, while monasteries were rambling stone buildings frequently added in only the most fecund, extensive valleys. Relaxing activities such as gardening were out of place in these destitute citadels. Outcome Norman Invasion Anglo Saxon Gardens 60759873828157637292.jpg

Outcome Norman Invasion Anglo Saxon Gardens 60759873828157637292.jpg

Berkeley Castle, potentially the most uncorrupted style of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture, still exists in the present day. The keep is said to date from the time of William the Conqueror. A spacious terrace intended for walking and as a means to stop enemies from mining under the walls runs around the building. On 1 of these terraces lies a quaint bowling green: it's coated in grass and flanked by an old yew hedge that is created into the shape of rough ramparts.

Garden Fountains Found in Historical Documents

Garden Fountains Found in Historical Documents Garden Fountains Found Historical Documents 362796763739600512.jpg

The water from springs and other sources was initially provided to the citizens of nearby communities and municipalities through water fountains, whose purpose was mainly practical, not artistic. In the days before electric power, the spray of fountains was powered by gravity exclusively, commonly using an aqueduct or water supply located far away in the surrounding hills. Commonly used as monuments and commemorative edifices, water fountains have influenced travelers from all over the globe all through the ages. When you see a fountain today, that is not what the 1st water fountains looked like. A natural stone basin, carved from rock, was the first fountain, utilized for holding water for drinking and ceremonial purposes. Stone basins are theorized to have been 1st made use of around 2000 BC. Early fountains used in ancient civilizations depended on gravity to manipulate the circulation of water through the fountain. Drinking water was provided by public fountains, long before fountains became decorative public statues, as striking as they are functional. Fountains with ornamental Gods, mythological beasts, and animals began to appear in Rome in about 6 BC, crafted from stone and bronze. Water for the open fountains of Rome was delivered to the city via a complicated system of water aqueducts.

Bernini: The Master of Italy's Most Impressive Fountains

Bernini: The Master of Italy's Most Impressive Fountains Bernini's earliest fountain, named Barcaccia, is a breath taking work of art found at the foot of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna. Roman residents and site seers who appreciate conversation as well as being the company of others still go to this spot. Today, the city streets around Bernini's water fountain are a trendy area where people go to gather, something which the artist would have been pleased to learn. In about 1630, the great artist built the first fountain of his career at the behest of Pope Ubano VIII. A massive vessel slowly sinking into the Mediterranean is the fountain's central theme. Bernini: Master Italy's Impressive Fountains 30444029704624969768.jpg

Bernini: Master Italy's Impressive Fountains 30444029704624969768.jpg

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 period. In 1665 Bernini traveled to France, in what was to be his sole prolonged absence from Italy.