The Results of the Norman Conquest on Anglo Saxon Gardens
The Results of the Norman Conquest on Anglo Saxon Gardens The introduction of the Normans in the second half of the eleventh century irreparably improved The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle. Engineering and gardening were skills that the Normans excelled in, trumping that of the Anglo-Saxons at the time of the occupation. Still, home life, household architecture, and decoration were out of the question until the Normans taken over the general population. Castles were more fundamental constructions and often constructed on blustery hills, where their tenants spent both time and space to practicing offense and defense, while monasteries were large stone buildings, regularly located in the widest, most fertile hollows. The serene method of gardening was unlikely in these bleak bastions. The early Anglo-Norman style of architecture is symbolized in Berkeley Castle, which is conceivably the most unscathed example we have. It is said that the keep was introduced during William the Conqueror's time. A large terrace recommended for strolling and as a way to stop attackers from mining below the walls runs around the building. One of these terraces, a charming bowling green, is covered grass and flanked by an old yew hedge cut into the shape of crude battlements.
The Source of Today's Outdoor Garden Fountains
The Source of Today's Outdoor Garden Fountains
The translation of hundreds of classic Greek documents into Latin was commissioned by the learned Pope Nicholas V who led the Church in Rome from 1397 until 1455. Embellishing Rome and making it the worthy capital of the Christian world was at the heart of his ambitions. In 1453 the Pope instigated the rebuilding of the Aqua Vergine, an ancient Roman aqueduct which had carried fresh drinking water into the city from eight miles away. The ancient Roman tradition of marking the arrival point of an aqueduct with an magnificent celebratory fountain, also known as a mostra, was restored by Nicholas V. At the behest of the Pope, architect Leon Battista Alberti began the construction of a wall fountain in the spot where we now find the Trevi Fountain. The aqueduct he had reconditioned included modifications and extensions which eventually allowed it to supply water to the Trevi Fountain as well as the renowned baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona.
Hundreds of classic Greek records were translated into Latin under the auspices of the scholarly Pope Nicholas V, who ruled the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455....
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Bernini's earliest water fountain, named Barcaccia, is a breath taking work of art seen at the foot of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna.This area is still filled with Roman locals and visitors who enjoy exchanging gossip or going over the day's news....
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A water fountain is an architectural piece that pours water into a basin or jets it high into the air in order to supply drinking water, as well as for decorative purposes....
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The Barcaccia, Bernini's very first fountain, is a striking chef d'oeuvre built at the bottom of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna.To this day, you will find Roman locals and vacation goers occupying this space to revel in chit chatter and being among other people....
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Having a wall fountain in your backyard or on a veranda is excellent when you wish to relax.Even a small space can include a customized one.A spout, a water basin, internal piping, and a pump are necessary for freestanding as well as mounted styles....
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The area outside your home can be enhanced by adding a wall or a garden fountain to your landscaping or garden project.A myriad of present-day designers and fountain craftsmen have found ideas in the fountains and water features of the past....
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Is it possible for you to transform your garden into a paradise of serenity?Incorporating a fountain into your garden provides tranquility as well as numerous powerful effects that come with having a water feature....
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An Introduction to Containers Gardening & Herbs.These plants are easy to grow and have the appeal of instant gratification, as they can be used in soups, marinades, and other recipes....
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