"Primitive" Greek Artwork: Large Statuary
"Primitive" Greek Artwork: Large Statuary The initial freestanding sculpture was designed by the Archaic Greeks, a recognized achievement since until then the sole carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and columns. 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 look stiff and always had foot in front; the males were healthy, strong, and naked.
Around 650 BC, life-size forms of the kouroi began to be observed. A significant time of modification for the Greeks, the Archaic period brought about newer forms of government, expressions of artwork, and a higher appreciation of people and customs outside of Greece. Similar to many other periods of historical unrest, arguments were commonplace, and there were battles between city-states like The Arcadian wars, the Spartan invasion of Samos.
A Solar Energy Powered Outdoor Water fountain
A Solar Energy Powered Outdoor Water fountain Do you want to make your personal space just a little more stunning?
Well, you can add that special touch and augment the price of your home just by adding a solar run water fountain. Solar powered water features can be a better investment versus electric ones because they not only improve one's well-being but they offer other interesting monetary perks. Despite initial expenses, the long-term investment in this type of fountain is worth it. Electrical power shortages will no longer hinder using your fountain since it will run on the the power of sunlight. Constant running water fountains will most probably lead to a higher electric bill at the end of the month. The short-term perks may not be noticeable, but keep in mind that the increased worth of your home will be later on.
Spending more money on our electric bills is not the only downside - the environment is negatively affected too. The only source of energy used by solar powered water features is sunlight making them a “green” option. Using solar energy to run a water feature is not only favorable to our environment but it also heats and cools our homes.
This kind of fountain demands less upkeep than others. Since these do not run using an electric generator that could clog up with debris, they need little cleaning. And since there is little cleaning to do, you will have more time to enjoy yourself!
Do Animals Like Outdoor Fountains?
Do Animals Like Outdoor Fountains? If you are thinking about buying a water feature, ensure that your pets like it. A pet dog or cat may think that a freestanding fountain is a large pool or a drinking pond.
Consider installing a water fountain in your yard since it is a feature that will impact your much loved pets positively. Give some thought to the best spot to put your water feature if you do not want birds to use it as a bathing pond. If you want to purposely entice birds, however, putting in a birdbath is a good solution. To prevent this, however, setting up a wall water fountain inside your house is a great option. Dentists’ and doctors’ practices as well as stately homes are just a few of the areas where you can find these types of fountains.