Fountains Lost to History

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The water from creeks and other sources was initially supplied to the residents of nearby communities and municipalities through water fountains, whose design was mainly practical, not aesthetic. To generate water flow through a fountain until the end of the 1800’s, and generate a jet of water, mandated gravity and a water source such as a spring or reservoir, situated higher than the fountain. The splendor and wonder of fountains make them ideal for traditional monuments. Rough in style, the first water fountains did not look much like modern-day fountains. A stone basin, carved from rock, was the very first fountain, used for containing water for drinking and religious purposes. Stone basins are believed to have been first used around the year 2000 BC. Early fountains put to use in ancient civilizations depended on gravity to manipulate the movement of water through the fountain. Drinking water was delivered by public fountains, long before fountains became ornate public monuments, as pretty as they are practical. The Romans began constructing decorative fountains in 6 BC, most of which were metallic or natural stone masks of wildlife and mythological heroes. A well-designed system of reservoirs and aqueducts kept Rome's public water fountains supplied with fresh water.

How Fountains can be Good for the Environment

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Are you seeking to beautify your residence? Solar fountains might be the answer - they are a perfect add-on to any home because they embellish the design and raise the price of your home. Solar powered fountains can be a better investment versus electric ones because they not only improve one's well-being but they offer other interesting financial perks. While your initial expenditures may be higher, the long-term savings are beneficial. You will not have to worry about energy shortages since your fountain will not be powered by electricity.

Constant running water fountains will most probably lead to a higher electric bill at the end of the month. Even though you might not instantly notice the short-term benefits, remember that your residence will certainly gain in value in the long-term.

The issue with using more electricity is not only about our bills, the effect on the environment is considerable. The only source of energy used by solar powered water features is sunlight making them a “green” alternative. The eco-system can only benefit from the use of solar powered homes and water fountains.

This kind of fountain demands less upkeep than others. As there is no electrical motor that can get clogged, little cleaning is needed. And because there is little cleaning to do, you will have more time to play!

The Beginnings of Modern Wall Fountains

The Beginnings of Modern Wall Fountains The translation of hundreds of classic Greek texts into Latin was commissioned by the learned Pope Nicholas V who ruled the Church in Rome from 1397 until 1455. Embellishing Rome and making it the worthy capital of the Christian world was at the center of his ambitions. At the bidding of the Pope, the Aqua Vergine, a damaged aqueduct which had carried clean drinking water into Rome from eight miles away, was renovated starting in 1453. Building a mostra, a grandiose celebratory fountain built by ancient Romans to memorialize the arrival point of an aqueduct, was a custom revived by Nicholas V. The Trevi Fountain now occupies the space formerly filled with a wall fountain crafted by Leon Battista Albert, an architect commissioned by the Pope. Modifications and extensions, included in the repaired 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.

Agrippa's Astonishing, but Mostly Forgotten Water-Lifting Technology

Agrippa's Astonishing, but Mostly Forgotten Water-Lifting Technology In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting discovery lured the attention and admiration of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the final references of the technology. Merely years afterward, in 1592, the earliest modern Roman aqueduct, the Acqua Felice, was hooked up to the Medici’s villa, probably making the technology obsolete. Although its glory was passing, Camillo Agrippa’s concept for raising water was the wonder of its day, surpassing anything created in Italy since the days of classic Rome. It might go against gravitation to raise water to Renaissance landscapes, nourishing them in a way other late sixteenth century concepts such as scenographic water exhibits, music fountains and giochi d’acqua or water caprices, were not.