The City Of Rome, Gian Bernini, And Water Features

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The City Of Rome, Gian Bernini, And Water Features There are countless celebrated Roman water fountains in its city center. Gian Lorenzo Bernini, one of the best sculptors and artists of the 17th century planned, created and built nearly all of them. He was furthermore a city designer, in addition to his expertise as a water feature developer, and traces of his life's work are noticeable throughout the streets of Rome. Bernini's father, a renowned Florentine sculptor, mentored his young son, and they ultimately moved to Rome, in order to fully express their art, primarily in the form of public water fountains and water features. An exemplary workman, Bernin earned compliments and the the backing of popes and well known artists. His sculpture was originally his claim to celebrity. An expert in ancient Greek engineering, he used this knowledge as a base and melded it seamlessly with Roman marble, most notably in the Vatican. Though a variety of artists impacted his artistic endeavors, Michelangelo affected him the most.

Public Drinking Fountains in and Around Berkley, California

Public Drinking Fountains in and Around Berkley, California The first implementation of a soda tax in the USA came in February 2014, when it was passed by the city of Berkley, California. By taxing sugary drinks, the city hopes to motivate a lot more people to go with healthier choices, such as water. Public Drinking Fountains Around Berkley, California 04028735488798894276.jpg

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Attempts were made to find out the state of local drinking water fountains in both high- and low-income neighborhoods. The research utilized a GPS app to gather data on existing water fountains in the city. This info was cross-referenced with demographic records on race and income collected from the US Census Community Study database. The 2 data sets were compared to figure out what class differences, if any, there were in access to operating water fountains. They were able to confirm the demographics of locations surrounding existing fountains, as well as the cleanliness and maintenance of fountains across different areas. The fact that the fountains were operating was not a guarantee that they were well-maintained, given that quite a few were in need of maintenance and repair.