The Dissemination of Outdoor Fountain Design Innovation

Contributing to the development of scientific technology were the published papers and illustrated publications of the time. They were also the principal method of transmitting useful hydraulic facts and water fountain design suggestions throughout Europe. An un-named French fountain engineer was an internationally renowned hydraulic leader in the

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Consider the Benefits of an Indoor Wall Water Feature

Indoor fountains have been used for many years as helpful elements to create calming, worry-free environments for patients in clinics and wellness programs. People are fascinated by the comforting sounds of gently moving water which can result in a state of internal contemplation. Moreover, recovery seems to go faster when water features are includ

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"Primitive" Greek Art: Large Statuary

Archaic Greeks were well known for creating the first freestanding statuary; up until then, most carvings were constructed out of walls and pillars as reliefs. Kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the majority of the statues. The kouroi were considered by the Greeks to represent beauty and were sculpted

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Bernini: The Genius Behind Italy's Most Impressive Fountains

The Barcaccia, a stunning fountain constructed at the base of the Trinita dei Monti in Piaza di Spagna, was Bernini's earliest fountain. Roman locals and site seers who enjoy verbal exchanges as well as being the company of others still go to this spot. The streets surrounding his water fountain have come to be one of the city’s mo

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