Anglo Saxon Landscapes During the Norman Conquest

Anglo Saxon Landscapes During the Norman Conquest The arrival of the Normans in the 2nd half of the 11th century irreparably improved The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle. The Normans were better than the Anglo-Saxons at architecture and horticulture when they came into power. Anglo Saxon Landscapes Norman Conquest 2859590075828.jpg

Anglo Saxon Landscapes Norman Conquest 2859590075828.jpg

But yet there was no time for home life, domesticated design, and adornment until the Normans had overcome the whole realm. Monasteries and castles served different purposes, so while monasteries were enormous stone structures assembled in only the most fruitful, wide dales, castles were set upon blustery knolls where the residents focused on learning offensive and defensive tactics. Gardening, a placid occupation, was unfeasible in these fruitless fortifications. Berkeley Castle is perhaps the most intact model in existence nowadays of the early Anglo-Norman form of architecture. The keep is thought to date from the time of William the Conqueror. A significant terrace serves as a deterrent to invaders who would attempt to mine the walls of the building. One of these terraces, a charming bowling green, is covered grass and flanked by an ancient yew hedge cut into the figure of crude battlements.

A Short History of the First Public Water Features

A Short History of the First Public Water Features The water from rivers and other sources was originally supplied to the residents of nearby towns and municipalities by way of water fountains, whose purpose was mainly practical, not artistic. Gravity was the power source of water fountains up until the end of the nineteenth century, using the potent power of water traveling down hill from a spring or creek to force the water through spigots or other outlets. Commonly used as memorials and commemorative edifices, water fountains have inspired men and women from all over the globe all through the centuries. Simple in style, the very first water fountains didn't look much like contemporary fountains. Uncomplicated stone basins crafted from local stone were the original fountains, used for religious purposes and drinking water. 2,000 B.C. is when the earliest known stone fountain basins were originally used. Short History First Public Water Features 457655852934273049.jpg

Short History First Public Water Features 457655852934273049.jpg

The spraying of water emerging from small jets was pushed by gravity, the lone power source designers had in those days. The location of the fountains was driven by the water source, which is why you’ll commonly find them along aqueducts, waterways, or rivers. The Romans began creating decorative fountains in 6 B.C., most of which were bronze or natural stone masks of wildlife and mythological heroes. Water for the communal fountains of Rome was delivered to the city via a complicated system of water aqueducts.

The Godfather Of Roman Garden Fountains

The Godfather Of Roman Garden Fountains In Rome’s city center, there are countless easily recognized water features. Godfather Roman Garden Fountains 67990870198.jpg

Godfather Roman Garden Fountains 67990870198.jpg

One of the best ever sculptors and artists of the 17th century, almost all of them were designed, conceptualized and built by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Traces of his life's work are apparent throughout the avenues of Rome because, in addition to his capabilities as a water fountain designer, he was also a city architect. Eventually transferring to Rome to completely reveal their art, primarily in the form of community water features, Bernini’s father, a famed Florentine sculptor, guided his young son. The young Bernini earned compliments from Popes and relevant artists alike, and was an diligent employee. At the start he was recognized for his sculptural abilities. An expert in classic Greek engineering, he utilized this knowledge as a base and melded it seamlessly with Roman marble, most notably in the Vatican. Though many artists impacted his artistic endeavors, Michelangelo influenced him the most.