In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting innovation captivated the notice and approval of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the last mentions of the mechanism. Merely years afterward, in 1592, the earliest modern Roman aqueduct, the Acqua Felice, was hooked up to the Medici’s villa, possibly making the device o
Where did Large Garden Fountains Originate from?
A water fountain is an architectural piece that pours water into a basin or jets it high into the air in order to supply drinking water, as well as for decorative purposes. The main purpose of a fountain was originally strictly functional. Water fountains were linked to a spring or aqueduct to supply drinkable water as well as bathing water for cit
The Minoan Culture: Garden Fountains
Archaeological digs in Minoan Crete in Greece have uncovered varied types of conduits. These were utilized to provide urban centers with water as well as to minimize flooding and eliminate waste material. They were for the most part made from terracotta or stone. Terracotta was employed for channels and conduits, both rectangle-shaped and spherical
Archaic Greek Artwork: Garden Statuary
Up until the Archaic Greeks created the very first freestanding statuary, a remarkable achievement, carvings had mainly been completed in walls and pillars as reliefs. Most of these freestanding sculptures were what is known as kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks. The kouroi were considered by the Greeks to rep
Travel in Opulence on a 5-Star Cruise
To set out on a journey that will move you through the vast oceans aboard a magnificent 5-star cruiser is to let go of the all that is monotonous in life. Of course, there are alternative ways to travel that will get you there faster, but none are as decadent as a cruise. This kind of trip makes it possible for you to visit places in elegance and b