Even though the majority of sculptors were paid by the temples to embellish the detailed columns and archways with renderings of the gods, as the time period came to a close, it became more prevalent for sculptors to portray common people as well because plenty of Greeks had begun to think of their religion as superstitious rather than sacred. Port
Archaic Greek Artistry: Outdoor Statuary
Up right up until the Archaic Greeks introduced the first freestanding statuary, a remarkable success, carvings had mostly been accomplished 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, viewed by the Greeks to symbo
Modern Water Fountains And Public Policy
In February 2014, a charge on sugar-sweetened beverages was enacted in Berkley, CA, making it the first city in the United States to submit such a law. The tax is thought to minimize sugary drink consumption and enhance the consumption of healthier drinks, such as water from fountains. First, the city conducted an analysis to evaluate whether peopl
The Godfather Of Rome's Water Fountains
There are numerous famous water fountains in Rome’s city center. Gian Lorenzo Bernini, one of the most brilliant sculptors and artists of the 17th century designed, conceived and constructed almost all of them. His abilities as a water fountain designer and also as a city designer, are visible all through the avenues of Rome. A fam
The Advantages of Photovoltaic Garden Fountains
There are many different power options you can use for your garden wall fountain. While electrical power has been used up to now to power them, there has been renewed interest in environmentally-friendly solar powered models. Solar energy is a great way to power your water fountain, just be aware that initial expenses will most likely be higher. Th