Rome, Gian Bernini, And Public Fountains
Rome, Gian Bernini, And Public Fountains
There are many renowned water fountains in Rome’s city center. Practically all of them were designed, architected and constructed by one of the finest sculptors and artists of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Also a city builder, he had skills as a fountain designer, and marks of his life's work are evident throughout the avenues of Rome. To totally reveal their artwork, mainly in the form of community water fountains and water features, Bernini's father, a distinguished Florentine sculptor, mentored his young son, and they eventually moved in Rome. An exceptional employee, Bernin received compliments and the the backing of popes and important painters. At the beginning he was recognized for his sculptural abilities. He made use of his expertise and melded it effortlessly with Roman marble, most significantly in the Vatican. Though he was influenced by many, Michelangelo had the most serious effect on him, both personally and professionally.
The Distribution of Water Fountain Manufacturing Knowledge in Europe
The Distribution of Water Fountain Manufacturing Knowledge in Europe Spreading practical hydraulic information and water fountain design ideas throughout Europe was accomplished with the published papers and illustrated publications of the time. An un-named French water feature designer was an internationally renowned hydraulic pioneer in the later part of the 1500's. With Royal commissions in Brussels, London and Germany, he started his work in Italy, developing expertise in garden design and grottoes with built-in and ingenious water hydraulics. “The Principles of Moving Forces”, a guide that became the essential book on hydraulic technology and engineering, was authored by him towards the end of his life in France. Replacing principal hydraulic advancements of classical antiquity, the publication also explains contemporary hydraulic technologies. The water screw, a technical means to move water, and invented by Archimedes, was showcased in the book. Sunlight warming liquid in a pair of containers hidden in a room adjacent to an ornamental water feature was presented in one illustration. The heated liquid expands and subsequently rises and shuts the pipes thereby activating the fountain. Pumps, water wheels, water features and garden pond concepts are documented in the text.
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