A Chronicle of Garden Fountains

A Chronicle of Garden Fountains Hundreds of ancient Greek records were translated into Latin under the authority of the scholarly Pope Nicholas V, who ruled the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 to 1455. In order to make Rome worthy of being the capital of the Christian world, the Pope resolved to embellish the beauty of the city. In 1453 the Pope instigated the rebuilding of the Aqua Vergine, an ancient Roman aqueduct which had carried clean drinking water into the city from eight miles away. The ancient Roman custom of building an imposing commemorative fountain at the location where an aqueduct arrived, also known as a mostra, was restored by Nicholas V. The architect Leon Battista Alberti was directed by the Pope to construct a wall fountain where we now see the Trevi Fountain. Adjustments and extensions, included in the restored aqueduct, eventually provided the Trevi Fountain and the well-known baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona with the necessary water supply.

What Are Landscape Fountains Manufactured From?

What Are Landscape Fountains Manufactured From?Landscape Fountains Manufactured From? 183547136757.jpg While today’s garden fountains are made in a variety of materials, the majority are crafted from metal. Metallic versions offer clean lines and unique sculptural accents and will fit in with nearly any decorative style and budget. The interior design of your residence should establish the look and feel of your yard and garden as well.

A popular choice today is copper, and it is used in the crafting of many sculptural garden fountains. Copper is appropriate for many fountain styles, including tabletop and cascade water fountains, and can be placed either inside or outside - making it a great option. If you decide to go with copper, your fountain can be any style from fun and whimsical to cutting-edge.

Brass water fountains are also popular, although they tend to have a more classic look than copper ones. Even though they are a bit old-fashioned, brass fountains are quite popular because they often include interesting artwork.

Of all the metals, stainless steel is viewed as the most contemporary-looking. Adding a modern-looking steel design will immediately add value to your garden and elevate the overall atmosphere. Like other water features, they come in an array of sizes.

For people who want the visual appeal of a metal fountain but prefer a lighter weight and more affordable option, fiberglass is the answer. The cleaning of fiberglass water fountains is quite simple, so they have many merits that people appreciate.

Contemporary Sculpture in Historic Greece Most sculptors were paid by the temples to adorn the intricate pillars and archways with renderings of the gods right up until the period came to a close and many Greeks started to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred, when it became more common for sculptors to represent everyday people as well.... read more


The Multiple Types of Wall Water Fountains You can find tranquility and silence when you add a wall fountain in your garden or patio.You can have one custom-built to suit your specifications even if you have a small amount of space.... read more


Outdoor Fountains: The Minoan Civilization Archaeological digs in Minoan Crete in Greece have revealed several types of channels.They not solely helped with the water supplies, they extracted rainwater and wastewater as well.... read more


The Impact of the Norman Invasion on Anglo Saxon Garden Design The Anglo-Saxon way of life was dramatically changed by the appearance of the Normans in the later eleventh century.At the time of the conquest, the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons in building design and cultivation.... read more


The First Garden Water Features of History The water from springs and other sources was originally provided to the citizens of nearby communities and cities through water fountains, whose design was primarily practical, not artistic.... read more


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