The Godfather Of Roman Water Features

The Godfather Of Roman Water Features There are countless renowned Roman water fountains in its city center. Pretty much all of them were planned, designed and built by one of the greatest sculptors and designers of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. His skills as a water feature designer and also as a city designer, are obvious all through the avenues of Rome. A famous Florentine sculptor, Bernini's father guided his young son, and they eventually went to Rome to fully exhibit their artwork, mainly in the form of public water features and water fountains. An outstanding worker, Bernin received encouragement and the patronage of popes and well known artists. Originally he was recognized for his sculpting skills. Most famously in the Vatican, he made use of a base of experience in classic Greek architecture and melded it flawlessly with Roman marble. He was influenced by many great artists, however, Michelangelo had the biggest effect on his work.

Anglo Saxon Grounds During the Norman Conquest

Anglo Saxon Grounds During the Norman Conquest 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 centering on home-life or having the occasion to consider domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans had to subjugate an entire society. Most often constructed upon windy summits, castles were fundamental constructs that allowed their occupants to devote time and space to offensive and defensive schemes, while monasteries were rambling stone buildings frequently installed in only the most fecund, broad valleys. Gardening, a peaceful occupation, was unfeasible in these fruitless fortifications. The early Anglo-Norman style of architecture is represented in Berkeley Castle, which is conceivably the most untouched example we have. The keep is said to date from William the Conqueror's time. As a technique of deterring assailants from tunneling under the walls, an immense terrace surrounds the building. On 1 of these terraces lies a charming bowling green: it is coated in grass and flanked by an old yew hedge that is formed into the shape of rough ramparts.