Back Story of Fountains
Back Story of Fountains The translation of hundreds of ancient Greek texts into Latin was commissioned by the scholarly Pope Nicholas V who ruled the Church in Rome from 1397 till 1455. He undertook the embellishment of Rome to turn it into the worthy capital of the Christian world. At the behest of the Pope, the Aqua Vergine, a damaged aqueduct which had carried clean drinking water into Rome from eight miles away, was renovated starting in 1453. The ancient Roman custom of building an imposing commemorative fountain at the point where an aqueduct arrived, also known as a mostra, was revived by Nicholas V. The Trevi Fountain now occupies the space previously filled with a wall fountain crafted by Leon Battista Albert, an architect commissioned by the Pope. The aqueduct he had reconditioned included modifications and extensions which eventually enabled it to supply water to the Trevi Fountain as well as the famed baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona.Water Fountain Designers Through History
Water Fountain Designers Through History Multi-talented people, fountain designers from the 16th to the late 18th century often served as architects, sculptors, artists, engineers and cultivated scholars all in one person. Exemplifying the Renaissance artist as a innovative legend, Leonardo da Vinci worked as an inventor and scientific specialist. He systematically annotated his examinations in his now celebrated notebooks about his research into the forces of nature and the qualities and movement of water. Early Italian fountain engineers converted private villa configurations into amazing water exhibits full with emblematic meaning and natural beauty by coupling creativity with hydraulic and gardening talent. Known for his virtuosity in archeology, design and garden design, Pirro Ligorio, the humanist, delivered the vision behind the splendors in Tivoli. Other fountain engineers, masterminding the extraordinary water marbles, water functions and water humor for the various domains in the vicinity of Florence, were well-versed in humanist topics and time-honored scientific readings.Keeping Your Outdoor Garden Fountain Tidy
Keeping Your Outdoor Garden Fountain Tidy Appropriate care and regular maintenance are important to the longevity of water fountains. Leaves, twigs, and insects often find their way into fountains, so it is important to keep yours free from such debris. Additionally, anywhere light from the sun combines with still water, algae can appear. To stay clear of this, take vinegar, hydrogen peroxide, or sea salt and add right into the water. Some people opt for putting bleach into the water, but the downside is that it harms wildlife - so it should be avoided. No more than 3-4 months should go by without an extensive maintaining of a fountain. The first step is to get rid of all of the water. Next use gentle and a soft sponge to clean the interior of the reservoir. A helpful tip is to use a toothbrush if there are little hard-to-reach spots. Do not leave any soap deposit inside of or on the fountain.
It is highly recommended taking the pump apart to better clean the inside and remove any plankton or calcium. Letting it soak in vinegar for a few hours first will make it much easier to clean. If you want to minimize build-up in your fountain, use rain water or mineral water versus tap water, as these don’t contain any elements that might stick to the inside of the pump.
And finally, make sure the water level is consistently full in order to keep your fountain working optimally. If the water level slides below the pump’s intake level, it can hurt the pump and cause it to burn out - something you don't want to happen!