The Root of Modern Wall Fountains
The Root of Modern Wall Fountains
Hundreds of ancient Greek records were translated into Latin under the auspices of the scholarly Pope Nicholas V, who led the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455. Embellishing Rome and making it the worthy capital of the Christian world was at the heart of his ambitions. Beginning in 1453, the ruined ancient Roman aqueduct known as the Aqua Vergine which had brought fresh drinking water into the city from eight miles away, underwent repair at the bidding of the Pope. The ancient Roman tradition of marking the arrival point of an aqueduct with an imposing celebratory fountain, also known as a mostra, was restored by Nicholas V. The architect Leon Battista Alberti was commissioned by the Pope to construct a wall fountain where we now see the Trevi Fountain. The water which eventually supplied the Trevi Fountain as well as the acclaimed baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona came from the modified aqueduct which he had renovated.
A Smaller Garden Space? You Can Own a Water Feature too!
A Smaller Garden Space? You Can Own a Water Feature too!
Since water is reflective, it has the effect of making a smaller spot appear larger than it is. Dark materials increase the reflective properties of a fountain or water feature. When the sun goes down, you can use underwater lights in a variety of colors and shapes to light up your new feature. Eco-lights fueled by sunlight can be used during the day whereas you can use lights to brighten your garden at night. The comforting effect created by these is oftentimes used in nature techniques to alleviate anxiety and stress. The greenery in your backyard is the perfect place to place your water feature. Your pond, man-made waterway, or fountain is the perfect feature to draw people’s attention. Small verandas or large gardens is the perfect place to install a water feature. The best way to perfect the atmosphere, place it in a good place and use the right accompaniments.