When and Where Did Water Features Emerge?
When and Where Did Water Features Emerge?
Hundreds of ancient Greek records were translated into Latin under the authority of the scholarly Pope Nicholas V, who led the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455. Beautifying Rome and making it the worthy capital of the Christian world was at the heart of his objectives. At the bidding of the Pope, the Aqua Vergine, a ruined aqueduct which had transported clean drinking water into Rome from eight miles away, was renovated starting in 1453. A mostra, a monumental dedicatory fountain built by ancient Romans to mark the point of arrival of an aqueduct, was a tradition which was revived by Nicholas V. At the behest of the Pope, architect Leon Battista Alberti began the construction of a wall fountain in the place where we now find the Trevi Fountain. The aqueduct he had reconditioned included modifications and extensions which eventually enabled it to supply water to the Trevi Fountain as well as the renowned baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona.
Outdoor Fountains for Compact Areas
Outdoor Fountains for Compact Areas
Since water is reflective, it has the effect of making a small spot appear bigger than it is. Dark materials alter the reflective properties of a fountain or water feature. If your intention is to showcase your new feature at night, underwater lights in various colors and shapes will do the trick. Sunlight is required to power eco-lights during the day time while submerged lights are great for night use. Often utilized in natural therapies, they help to lessen anxiety and tension with their calming sounds. Water just blends into the greenery in your yard. Your pond, man-made waterway, or fountain is the perfect feature to draw people’s interest. Small verandas or large gardens is the perfect place to install a water element. Considerably transforming the ambience is possible by placing it in the most appropriate place and include the finest accompaniments.