Archaic Greek Artwork: Outdoor Statuary

Archaic Greek Artwork: Outdoor Statuary The first freestanding statuary was designed by the Archaic Greeks, a notable accomplishment since until then the only carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and pillars. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. Representing beauty to the Greeks, the kouroi were made to appear rigid and always had foot in front; the males were vigorous, strong, and nude. Life-sized versions of the kouroi appeared beginning in 650 BC. Throughout the Archaic period, a big time of change, the Greeks were evolving new types of government, expressions of art, and a better comprehension of people and cultures outside Greece. But in spite of the disputes, the Greek civilization continued to progress, unabated.

The Impact of the Norman Invasion on Anglo-Saxon Garden Design

The Impact of the Norman Invasion on Anglo-Saxon Garden Design Anglo-Saxons felt incredible changes to their day-to-day lives in the latter half of the eleventh century due to the accession of the Normans. The expertise of the Normans exceeded the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and agriculture at the time of the conquest. But before centering on home-life or having the occasion to consider domestic architecture or decoration, the Normans had to subjugate an entire society. Because of this, castles were cruder constructions than monasteries: Monasteries were often immense stone buildings set in the biggest and most fecund valleys, while castles were built on windy crests where their residents dedicated time and space to tasks for offense and defense. Gardening, a quiet occupation, was impracticable in these fruitless fortifications. Berkeley Castle is perhaps the most complete model in existence at present of the early Anglo-Norman style of architecture. Impact Norman Invasion Anglo-Saxon Garden Design 033266447396310.jpg

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It is said that the keep was developed during William the Conqueror's time. As a method of deterring assailants from tunneling underneath the walls, an immense terrace surrounds the building. On one of these parapets is a scenic bowling green covered in grass and enclosed by an aged hedge of yew that has been designed into coarse battlements.