When and Where Did Water Features Emerge?
When and Where Did Water Features Emerge? Himself a learned man, Pope Nicholas V headed the Roman Catholic Church from 1397 till 1455 and was responsible for the translation of scores of age-old texts from their original Greek into Latin. Beautifying Rome and making it the worthy capital of the Christian world was at the heart of his objectives.
At the behest of the Pope, the Aqua Vergine, a ruined aqueduct which had transported clean drinking water into Rome from eight miles away, was reconditioned starting in 1453. The historical Roman tradition of marking the arrival point of an aqueduct with an imposing celebratory fountain, also known as a mostra, was restored by Nicholas V. The architect Leon Battista Alberti was commissioned by the Pope to build a wall fountain where we now find the Trevi Fountain. The aqueduct he had reconditioned included modifications and extensions which eventually allowed it to supply water to the Trevi Fountain as well as the famed baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and the Piazza Navona.
The Innumerable Possibilities in Wall Fountains
The Innumerable Possibilities in Wall Fountains A small patio or a courtyard is a great spot to put your wall fountain when you need peace and quiet.
You can have one custom-built to suit your requirements even if you have a small amount of space. Whether it is stand alone or mounted, you will require a spout, a water bowl, internal piping, and a pump. There are any number of models to pick from including conventional, contemporary, classic, or Asian. Also referred to as a floor fountain, a stand-alone wall fountain is normally rather large, and its basin is placed on the ground.
On the other hand, a fountain attached to a wall can be incorporated onto an existing wall or built into a new wall. This style of fountain contributes to a cohesive look making it appear as if it was part of the landscape rather than an added feature.