Anglo Saxon Landscapes at the Time of the Norman Conquest

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Anglo Saxon Landscapes at the Time of the Norman Conquest Anglo-Saxons experienced great adjustments to their daily lives in the latter half of the eleventh century due to the accession of the Normans. At the time of the conquest, the Normans surpassed the Anglo-Saxons in building design and cultivation. But before concentrating on home-life or having the occasion to consider domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans had to subjugate an entire society. Because of this, castles were cruder constructions than monasteries: Monasteries were usually significant stone buildings set in the biggest and most fertile valleys, while castles were built on windy crests where their residents devoted time and space to projects for offense and defense. The barren fortresses did not provide for the quiet avocation of farming. Berkeley Castle is possibly the most unchanged model in existence at present of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture. It is said that the keep was developed during William the Conqueror's time. An enormous terrace encompasses the building, serving as an obstacle to assailants wanting to excavate under the castle walls. On one of these parapets is a picturesque bowling green covered in grass and enclosed by an aged hedge of yew that has been shaped into coarse battlements.

Use a Wall Water Fountain To Help Improve Air Quality

Use a Wall Water Fountain To Help Improve Air Quality You can animate your living space by installing an indoor wall fountain. Use Wall Water Fountain Help Improve Air Quality 578919925394378077.jpg

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Pleasant to the senses and advantageous to your well-being, these indoor features are an excellent addition to your home. If you doubt the benefits of water fountains, just look at the research supporting this idea. The negative ions generated by water features are counterbalanced with the positive ions produced by contemporary conveniences. The negative ions created by these kinds of water features overtake the positive ones ending in positive changes to both your mental and physical health. They also raise serotonin levels, so you start to feel more aware, relaxed and revitalized. An improved mood as well as a removal of air impurities comes from the negative ions released by indoor wall fountains They also help to eliminate allergies, contaminants as well as other types of irritants. Lastly, the dust particles and micro-organisms present in the air inside your house are absorbed by water fountains leading to better overall health.

The Godfather Of Roman Garden Water Fountains

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The Godfather Of Roman Garden Water Fountains There are countless celebrated water features in the city center of Rome. Gian Lorenzo Bernini, one of the greatest sculptors and artists of the 17th century developed, conceived and built virtually all of them. Traces of his life's work are obvious throughout the avenues of Rome because, in addition to his skills as a water feature designer, he was also a city architect. Eventually travelling to Rome to fully reveal their art, primarily in the shape of public water fountains, Bernini’s father, a famed Florentine sculptor, guided his young son. An exceptional worker, Bernin earned encouragement and the the backing of popes and well known artists. His sculpture was initially his claim to popularity. Working seamlessly with Roman marble, he used a base of experience in the ancient Greek architecture, most famously in the Vatican. Though many artists had an impact on his work, Michelangelo had the most profound effect.