A Short History of the First Outdoor Water Features

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A Short History of the First Outdoor Water Features The water from creeks and other sources was initially provided to the residents of nearby communities and cities via water fountains, whose purpose was largely practical, not artistic. A source of water higher in elevation than the fountain was required to pressurize the flow and send water squirting from the fountain's nozzle, a system without equal until the late 19th century. Fountains throughout history have been designed as monuments, impressing hometown citizens and tourists alike. Crude in design, the very first water fountains did not look much like modern fountains. The very first known water fountain was a rock basin carved that served as a container for drinking water and ceremonial purposes. Rock basins are theorized to have been first made use of around 2000 BC. The first fountains used in ancient civilizations depended on gravity to regulate the movement of water through the fountain. Drinking water was delivered by public fountains, long before fountains became ornate public monuments, as beautiful as they are functional. Fountains with ornamental Gods, mythological monsters, and animals began to appear in Rome in about 6 B.C., built from stone and bronze. Water for the open fountains of Rome arrived to the city via a elaborate system of water aqueducts.

Rome, Gian Bernini, And Fountains

Rome, Gian Bernini, And Fountains There are many renowned water fountains in Rome’s city center. One of the best ever sculptors and artists of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini fashioned, conceived and built nearly all of them. His skills as a water feature designer and also as a city architect, are visible throughout the streets of Rome. Rome, Gian Bernini, Fountains 109399440649956.jpg

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To totally exhibit their artwork, chiefly in the form of community water features and water features, Bernini's father, a celebrated Florentine sculptor, guided his young son, and they ultimately relocated in the Roman Capitol. An exemplary worker, Bernin received praise and the the backing of popes and well known artists. At the beginning he was recognized for his sculptural abilities. An expert in ancient Greek engineering, he used this knowledge as a starting point and melded it seamlessly with Roman marble, most notably in the Vatican. Although many artists had an influence on his work, Michelangelo had the most profound effect.

The Influence of the Norman Conquest on Anglo-Saxon Garden Design

The Influence of the Norman Conquest on Anglo-Saxon Garden Design Anglo-Saxons encountered extraordinary changes to their daily lives in the latter half of the eleventh century due to the accession of the Normans. The talent of the Normans exceeded the Anglo-Saxons' in design and agriculture at the time of the conquest. Influence Norman Conquest Anglo-Saxon Garden Design 34255356.jpg

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But there was no time for home life, domestic design, and decoration until the Normans had conquered the whole region. Because of this, castles were cruder buildings than monasteries: Monasteries were often immense stone buildings located in the biggest and most fecund valleys, while castles were built on windy crests where their inhabitants devoted time and space to projects for offense and defense. The sterile fortresses did not provide for the peaceful avocation of horticulture. The finest specimen of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture existent in modern times is Berkeley Castle. It is said that the keep was introduced during William the Conqueror's time. A spacious terrace recommended for walking and as a way to stop enemies from mining below the walls runs around the building. On 1 of these terraces lies a stylish bowling green: it is coated in grass and flanked by an old yew hedge that is formed into the shape of rough ramparts.