Contemporary Statues in Old Greece

Contemporary Statues in Old Greece Historically, the vast majority of sculptors were compensated by the temples to decorate the elaborate pillars and archways with renderings of the gods, but as the era came to a close it became more common for sculptors to present ordinary people as well simply because many Greeks had begun to think of their institution as superstitious rather than sacred. Often times, a depiction of wealthy families' forefathers would be commissioned to be placed inside huge familial tombs, and portraiture, which would be duplicated by the Romans upon their conquest of Greek civilization, also became customary. Contemporary Statues Old Greece 44324038.jpg

Contemporary Statues Old Greece 44324038.jpg

The use of sculpture and other art forms varied over the many years of The Greek Classical period, a time of artistic growth when the arts had more than one objective. Whether to gratify a visual yearning or to celebrate the figures of religion, Greek sculpture was an innovative practice in the ancient world, which may be what draws our focus currently.

Modern Water Fountains And Obesity

Modern Water Fountains And Obesity In February 2014, a levy on sugar-sweetened beverages was enacted in Berkley, CA, making it the first city in the United States to create such a regulation. By taxing sugary drinks, the city hopes to motivate more people to choose healthier choices, such as water. First, the city conducted research to evaluate whether citizens had easy access to functioning drinking water fountains. Using content amassed by a mobile GPS app, experts were able to establish the state of active water fountains in Berkley. The US Census Community Study database was chosen to collect information related to race and economic status in these locations. Comparisons were made between the location and demographic data, exposing whether class differences affected access to clean, working water fountains. Modern Water Fountains Obesity 0728113545139215.jpg

Modern Water Fountains Obesity 0728113545139215.jpg

Each water fountain and the demographics of its nearby area were reviewed to reveal whether the site of the fountains or their level of maintenance showed any relationship to income, race, or other points. The fact that the fountains were operating was not a guarantee that they were well-maintained, as quite a few were in need of maintenance and repair.

Agrippa's Amazing, but Mostly Forgotten Water-Lifting System

Agrippa's Amazing, but Mostly Forgotten Water-Lifting System In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting discovery attracted the notice and compliments of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the very last mentions of the mechanism. It could perhaps be that in 1592 when Rome’s latest channel, the Acqua Felice, began providing the Villa Medici, there was simply no longer very much usage for the equipment. In truth it was probably simply disused when Ferdinando went to Florence in 1588 soon after the passing away of his brother, Francesco di Medici, leading Ferdinando to give up his position as a cardinal in order to safeguard his position as the next Grand Duke of Tuscany. Although there were various other important water-driven designs either designed or built during the latter part of the sixteenth century, like scenographic water features, giochi d’acqua or water caprices, and melodious water fountains, not one were fed by water like Agrippa’s system.