In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting innovation captivated the notice and approval of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the last mentions of the mechanism. Merely years afterward, in 1592, the earliest modern Roman aqueduct, the Acqua Felice, was hooked up to the Medici’s villa, possibly making the device o
Fountains for Compact Spots
The reflective properties of water means it can make smaller areas look larger than they are. Dark materials increase the reflective properties of a fountain or water feature. Use underwater lights, which come in many different forms and colors, to display your new feature at night. Eco-lights fueled by sunlight can be used during the day whereas y
The Godfather Of Roman Public Fountains
In Rome’s city center, there are countless celebrated public fountains. Pretty much all of them were designed, designed and built by one of the greatest sculptors and artists of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Also a city designer, he had capabilities as a water feature developer, and records of his life's work are obvious
Stone by the Sea: The Gefion Fountain
The Gefion Fountain is one of Copenhagen's most beloved monuments. It was designed and sculpted by Anders Bundgard who was a Danish Artist during 1900s. The fountain was constructed in 1908 and was donated to the city of Copenhagen by the Carlsberg Foundation. The Gefion Fountain is located in the beautiful harbor of Copenhagen and is the largest m
Archaic Greek Art: Outdoor Statuary
Archaic Greeks were known for developing the first freestanding statuary; up until then, most carvings were constructed out of walls and pillars as reliefs. Younger, ideal male or female (kore) Greeks were the subject matter of most of the statues, or kouros figures. The kouroi, viewed as by the Greeks to represent beauty, had one foot stretched ou