The Root of Modern Wall Fountains

The Root of Modern Wall Fountains The translation of hundreds of ancient Greek documents into Latin was commissioned by the scholarly Pope Nicholas V who ruled the Church in Rome from 1397 until 1455. Root Modern Wall Fountains 32353700393719968053.jpg

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Beautifying Rome and making it the worthy capital of the Christian world was at the core of his objectives. At the bidding of the Pope, the Aqua Vergine, a ruined aqueduct which had carried clean drinking water into Rome from eight miles away, was restored starting in 1453. Building a mostra, an imposing commemorative fountain built by ancient Romans to memorialize the arrival point of an aqueduct, was a tradition revived by Nicholas V. The present-day location of the Trevi Fountain was previously occupied by a wall fountain commissioned by the Pope and built by the architect Leon Battista Alberti. The water which eventually provided the Trevi Fountain as well as the famed baroque fountains in the Piazza del Popolo and Piazza Navona flowed from the modified aqueduct which he had renovated.

Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Water Fountains

Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Water Fountains In Rome’s city center, there are countless famous water features. One of the best ever sculptors and artists of the 17th century, Gian Lorenzo Bernini designed, conceptualized and constructed almost all of them. Traces of his life's efforts are evident all through the avenues of Rome because, in addition to his abilities as a fountain builder, he was additionally a city builder. A famous Florentine sculptor, Bernini's father mentored his young son, and they eventually moved to Rome to fully express their artwork, mainly in the form of public water features and water features. The young Bernini earned compliments from Popes and influential artists alike, and was an exceptional worker. At the beginning he was known for his sculptural skills. He made use of his ability and melded it effortlessly with Roman marble, most notably in the Vatican. Although many artists impacted his artistic endeavors, Michelangelo inspired him the most.

Garden Water Fountains And Obesity

Garden Water Fountains And Obesity The 1st US city to pass a tax on high calorie drinks was Berkley, California in February 2014. By making soda more costly, it’s expected that individuals will make healthier choices for what their children drink, like water for instance. First, the city conducted research to examine whether people had proper access to functioning drinking water fountains. The research utilized a GPS app to compile data on existing water fountains in the city. Garden Water Fountains Obesity 72874128686459564.jpg

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This information was cross-referenced with demographic data on race and income obtained from the US Census Community Study database. The professionals looked to use both data sets to figure out if demographics were linked to drinking water fountain access. The evaluation was able to identify the demographics of areas with water fountains, also observing whether the shape of the fountains was greater or inferior in lower class neighborhoods. The cleanliness of many fountains was found wanting, even if most were functioning.