The Beginnings of Contemporary Wall Fountains

The Beginnings of Contemporary Wall Fountains Pope Nicholas V, himself a learned man, governed the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455 during which time he commissioned many translations of old classic Greek documents into Latin. He undertook the embellishment of Rome to turn it into the worthy capital of the Christian world. Beginning in 1453, the ruined ancient Roman aqueduct known as the Aqua Vergine which had brought clean drinking water into the city from eight miles away, underwent repair at the bidding of the Pope. The ancient Roman custom of building an imposing commemorative fountain at the location where an aqueduct arrived, also known as a mostra, was resurrected by Nicholas V. At the behest of the Pope, architect Leon Battista Alberti undertook the construction of a wall fountain in the place where we now find the Trevi Fountain. The water which eventually provided the Trevi Fountain as well as the renown baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona came from the modified aqueduct which he had renovated.

Setting Up and Maintaining Fountains

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Setting Up and Maintaining Fountains A crucial first step before installing any outdoor wall feature is to think about the room you have available. A strong wall is absolutely needed to hold up its overall weight. So spaces or walls which are smaller in size will most likely require something light. In order to run the fountain, an electrical plug will need to be nearby. Most outdoor wall fountains include simple, step-by-step instructions according to the type of fountain.

The typical outdoor wall feature is available in an easy-to-use kit that comes with everything you need and more to properly install it. The kit will include a submersible pump, the hoses and basin (or reservoir). The basin can typically be concealed among your garden plants if it is not too large. Other than the regular cleaning, little maintenance is required once your outdoor wall fountain is installed.

Replenishing and cleaning the water on a regular basis is very important. It is important to quickly clear away debris such as leaves, twigs or other dreck. Protecting your outdoor wall fountain from the freezing winter climate is vital. Bring your pump inside when the weather turns very cold and freezes the water so as to eliminate any possible damage, such as cracking. To sum up, your outdoor wall fountain will continue to be a great add-on to your garden if you keep it well looked after and well maintained.

The Original Fountain Designers

The Original Fountain Designers Multi-talented individuals, fountain artists from the 16th to the late 18th century typically served as architects, sculptors, artists, engineers and highly educated scholars all in one person. Exemplifying the Renaissance skilled artist as a inspiring master, Leonardo da Vinci toiled as an inventor and scientific expert. He carefully recorded his observations in his now famed notebooks about his investigations into the forces of nature and the attributes and mobility of water. Early Italian water feature designers altered private villa settings into innovative water showcases complete with emblematic meaning and natural beauty by coupling creativity with hydraulic and horticultural experience. The humanist Pirro Ligorio, renowned for his virtuosity in archeology, architecture and garden design, delivered the vision behind the wonders in Tivoli. Masterminding the extraordinary water marbles, water attributes and water pranks for the assorted mansions near Florence, some other water fountain builders were well versed in humanist themes as well as classical technical texts.