Bernini's First Showpieces
Bernini's First Showpieces Bernini's earliest fountain, named Barcaccia, is a breath taking work of art seen at the bottom of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna. To this day, this spot is filled with Roman locals and tourists alike who enjoy conversation and each other's company. Today, the city streets around Bernini's water fountain are a trendy place where people go to meet, something which the artist would have been pleased to learn. Dating back to around 1630, Pope Urbano VIII commissioned what was to be the earliest water fountain of the artist's career. Illustrated in the fountain's design is a large vessel gradually sinking into the Mediterranean Sea.
The Effect of the Norman Conquest on Anglo-Saxon Garden Design
The Effect of the Norman Conquest on Anglo-Saxon Garden Design The arrival of the Normans in the second half of the eleventh century irreparably altered The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle. 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. Monasteries and castles served separate purposes, so while monasteries were large stone structures built in only the most productive, wide dales, castles were set upon blustery knolls where the people focused on understanding offensive and defensive strategies. The calm practice of gardening was impractical in these dismal bastions.
Landscape Elegance: Fountains

Outdoor wall fountains come in many different materials, but they are normally made of stone and metal. You need to know the look you are shooting for in order to pick the best suited material. It is best to shop for exterior wall fountains which are easy to install, handmade and lightweight. The water feature you purchase must be easy to maintain as well. Even though installing certain fountains can be challenging, the majority take little effort because the only parts which demand special care are the re-circulating pump and the equipment to hang them. You can rest assured your garden can be easily enlivened by putting in this type of fountain.
The Godfather Of Rome's Water Features
The Godfather Of Rome's Water Features