A good number of sculptors were paid by the temples to accentuate the elaborate pillars and archways with renderings of the gods until the time period came to a close and many Greeks began to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred, when it became more typical for sculptors to represent ordinary men and women as well. Portraitur
Anglo Saxon Landscapes at the Time of the Norman Conquest
The introduction of the Normans in the second half of the eleventh century irreparably transformed The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle. At the time of the conquest, the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons in building design and cultivation. But before focusing on home-life or having the occasion to think about domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans
How Mechanical Concepts of Outdoor Spread
Dissiminating useful hydraulic information and water feature design ideas all through Europe was accomplished with the written documents and illustrated publications of the time. An unnamed French fountain developer came to be an globally renowned hydraulic innovator in the later part of the 1500's. With imperial mandates in Brussels, London and Ge
Water Fountain Builders Through History
Often working as architects, sculptors, artists, engineers and highly educated scholars all in one, from the 16th to the late 18th century, fountain designers were multi-faceted individuals, Leonardo da Vinci, a Renaissance artist, was renowned as a inspired intellect, inventor and scientific virtuoso. The forces of nature inspired him to examine t
How Your Home or Office Benefit from an Indoor Wall Water Feature
Your interior living space can profit from an indoor wall fountain because it beautifies your home and also lends it a modern feel. These kinds of fountains reduce noise pollution in your home or office, thereby allowing your loved ones and customers to have a stress-fee and tranquil environment. Moreover, this kind of interior wall water feature w