Outdoor Garden Fountains And Their Use In Ancient Minoa

The Father Of Roman Water Feature Design
The Father Of Roman Water Feature Design There are numerous celebrated water features in Rome’s city center. One of the most distinguished sculptors and artists of the 17th century, virtually all of them were planned, conceived and constructed by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Also a city architect, he had capabilities as a fountain designer, and marks of his life's work are noticeable throughout the streets of Rome. Bernini's father, a renowned Florentine sculptor, mentored his young son, and they ultimately moved to Rome, in order to fully express their art, primarily in the form of public water fountains and water features. An exemplary worker, Bernin received praise and the the backing of popes and well known painters. At the start he was celebrated for his sculptural abilities. He used his knowledge and melded it gracefully with Roman marble, most notably in the Vatican. Though he was influenced by many, Michelangelo had the most profound impact on him, both personally and professionally.Contemporary Statuary in Ancient Greece
Contemporary Statuary in Ancient Greece Most sculptors were remunerated by the temples to adorn the intricate pillars and archways with renderings of the gods until the stage came to a close and countless Greeks began to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred, when it became more common for sculptors to portray everyday men and women as well.