The Magificent Early Masterpieces by Bernini
The Magificent Early Masterpieces by Bernini
Bernini's earliest fountain, named Barcaccia, is a masterful work of art found at the bottom of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna. To this day, you will find Roman locals and vacation goers occupying this spot to revel in chit chatter and being among other people. The streets neighboring his fountain have come to be one of the city’s most trendy gathering places, something which would certainly have pleased Bernini himself. Dating back to around 1630, Pope Urbano VIII commissioned what was to be the earliest fountain of the artist's career. Illustrated in the fountain's design is a large vessel slowly sinking into the Mediterranean Sea. The great 16th century flooding of the Tevere, which left the entire region inundated with water, was memorialized by the water fountain according to writings from the time. In what became his only extended absence from Italy, Bernini {journeyed | traveled] to France in 1665.
The Myriad Reasons to Add a Fountain
The Myriad Reasons to Add a Fountain You can enhance your exterior area by including a wall fountain or an outdoor garden water feature to your yard or gardening project. A myriad of present-day designers and fountain artisans have found inspiration in the fountains and water features of the past.
As such, introducing one of these to your interior is a great way to connect it to the past. The advantage of having a garden fountain goes beyond its beauty as it also attracts birds and other wildlife, in addition to harmonizing the ecosystem with the water and moisture it emits into the atmosphere. For example, birds lured by a fountain or birdbath can be useful because they fend off annoying flying insects. Spouting or cascading fountains are not the best alternative for a small yard since they need a great deal of space. Two options to choose from include either a freestanding type with an even back set against a fence or wall in your garden, or a wall-mounted, self-contained type which is suspended on a wall. A fountain can be added to an existing wall if you include some kind of fountain mask as well as a basin to gather the water at the bottom. Since the plumbing and masonry work is extensive to complete this type of job, you should hire a professional to do it rather than attempt to do it alone.