Contemporary Statuary in Early Greece

Contemporary Statuary in Early Greece Although the majority of sculptors were compensated by the temples to decorate the elaborate columns and archways with renderings of the gods, as the period came to a close, it became more common for sculptors to represent common people as well because plenty of Greeks had begun to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred. Portraiture, which would be acknowledged by the Romans upon their annexation of Greek society became customary as well, and wealthy family members would often commission a rendering of their forebears to be added in enormous familial tombs. The use of sculpture and other art forms differed over the years of The Greek Classical period, a duration of creative growth when the arts had more than one objective. It may possibly be the advanced quality of Greek sculpture that captivates our attention these days; it was on a leading-edge practice of the ancient world regardless of whether it was created for religious reasons or artistic pleasure.

Anglo-Saxon Grounds at the Time of the Norman Conquest

Anglo-Saxon Grounds at the Time of the Norman Conquest The introduction of the Normans in the latter half of the 11th century greatly transformed The Anglo-Saxon ways of living. At the time of the conquest, the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons in building design and cultivation. But before concentrating on home-life or having the occasion to contemplate domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans had to subjugate an entire society. Anglo-Saxon Grounds Time Norman Conquest 70961430986826158.jpg

Anglo-Saxon Grounds Time Norman Conquest 70961430986826158.jpg

Because of this, castles were cruder structures than monasteries: Monasteries were usually important stone buildings located in the biggest and most fertile valleys, while castles were built on windy crests where their citizens devoted time and space to tasks for offense and defense. The serene method of gardening was unlikely in these dismal bastions. Berkeley Castle, maybe the most unspoiled model of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture, still exists today. It is said that the keep was introduced during William the Conqueror's time. A monumental terrace serves as a deterrent to invaders who would attempt to mine the walls of the building. On one of these parapets is a scenic bowling green covered in grass and surrounded by an aged hedge of yew that has been shaped into coarse battlements.

The Beginnings of Modern Outdoor Wall Fountains

The Beginnings of Modern Outdoor Wall Fountains Himself a learned man, Pope Nicholas V led the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 till 1455 and was responsible for the translation of scores of age-old documents from their original Greek into Latin. In order to make Rome deserving of being the capital of the Christian world, the Pope decided to embellish the beauty of the city. Starting 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 behest of the Pope. The ancient Roman custom of marking the entry point of an aqueduct with an imposing celebratory fountain, also known as a mostra, was restored by Nicholas V. The Trevi Fountain now occupies the area formerly filled with a wall fountain crafted by Leon Battista Albert, an architect commissioned by the Pope. Modifications and extensions, included in the repaired 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.