The Outcome of the Norman Invasion on Anglo Saxon Gardens

The Outcome of the Norman Invasion on Anglo Saxon Gardens Anglo-Saxons felt extraordinary modifications to their day-to-day lives in the latter half of the eleventh century due to the accession of the Normans. Architecture and gardening were attributes that the Normans excelled in, trumping that of the Anglo-Saxons at the time of the occupation. But there was no time for home life, domestic architecture, and decoration until the Normans had conquered the whole region. Monasteries and castles served different functions, so while monasteries were massive stone structures built in only the most productive, wide dales, castles were set upon blustery knolls where the occupants focused on understanding offensive and defensive tactics. Outcome Norman Invasion Anglo Saxon Gardens 90306980934.jpg

Outcome Norman Invasion Anglo Saxon Gardens 90306980934.jpg

Peaceful pastimes such as gardening were out of place in these desolate citadels. Berkeley Castle, potentially the most pristine style of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture, still exists in the present day. It is said that the keep was created during William the Conqueror's time. A monumental terrace serves as a discouraging factor to invaders who would try to mine the walls of the building. On 1 of these terraces sits a charming bowling green: it is covered in grass and flanked by an old yew hedge that is created into the shape of rough ramparts.

Cultural Sculpture in Old Greece

Cultural Sculpture in Old Greece Sculptors garnished the complex columns and archways with renderings of the gods until the time came to a close and most Greeks had begun to think of their theology as superstitious rather than sacred; at that point, it became more common for sculptors be paid to portray everyday people as well. Portraiture became prevalent as well, and would be accepted by the Romans when they conquered the Greeks, and sometimes wealthy families would order a representation of their progenitors to be put inside their huge familial tombs. It is wrong to think that the arts had one function during the course of The Classical Greek period, a time period of innovative achievement during which the use of sculpture and other art forms evolved. Cultural Sculpture Old Greece 2266437775941330.jpg

Cultural Sculpture Old Greece 2266437775941330.jpg

Greek sculpture was a modern component of antiquity, whether the explanation was religious fervor or visual satisfaction, and its contemporary quality may be what endears it to us now.