The Influence of the Norman Conquest on Anglo Saxon Landscaping
The Influence of the Norman Conquest on Anglo Saxon Landscaping The arrival of the Normans in the second half of the eleventh century irreparably improved The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle. The Normans were much better than the Anglo-Saxons at architecture and horticulture when they came into power. But home life, household architecture, and decoration were out of the question until the Normans taken over the rest of the population. Castles were more standard constructions and often constructed on blustery hills, where their people spent both time and space to exercising offense and defense, while monasteries were considerable stone buildings, commonly located in the widest, most fruitful hollows. The serene practice of gardening was unrealistic in these dreary bastions. Berkeley Castle is most likely the most unchanged model in existence at present of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture.
It is said that the keep was introduced during William the Conqueror's time. A spacious terrace meant for strolling and as a way to stop attackers from mining under the walls runs around the building. On one of these parapets is a picturesque bowling green covered in grass and bordered by an aged hedge of yew that has been shaped into coarse battlements.
The Genesis Of Fountains
The Genesis Of Fountains The incredible architecture of a fountain allows it to provide clean water or shoot water high into air for dramatic effect and it can also serve as an excellent design feature to complete your home.From the beginning, outdoor fountains were soley meant to serve as functional elements.
People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to bathe and wash, from aqueducts or springs in the area. Up until the 19th century, fountains had to be higher and closer to a water supply, such as aqueducts and reservoirs, in order to take advantage of gravity which fed the fountains. Fountains were not only utilized as a water source for drinking water, but also to decorate homes and celebrate the designer who created it. The main materials used by the Romans to build their fountains were bronze or stone masks, mostly depicting animals or heroes. Muslims and Moorish garden designers of the Middle Ages included fountains to re-create smaller models of the gardens of paradise. The fountains seen in the Gardens of Versailles were meant to show the power over nature held by King Louis XIV of France. Seventeen and 18 century Popes sought to extol their positions by including decorative baroque-style fountains at the point where restored Roman aqueducts arrived into the city.
Indoor plumbing became the main source of water by the end of the 19th century thereby limiting urban fountains to mere decorative elements. Gravity was replaced by mechanical pumps in order to enable fountains to bring in clean water and allow for amazing water displays.
Modern fountains are used to adorn community spaces, honor individuals or events, and enrich recreational and entertainment events.