There were two broad classes of Tuscan water fountains known in the fifteenth century: the freestanding or “isolated” type, designed for the center of a piazza, court, or garden; and the “engaged” or wall foun What’s your Reaction? Love Love 0 Smile Smile 0 Haha Haha 0 Sad Sad 0 Star Star 0 Weary Weary 0 0 Shares Facebook Twitter…
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Garden Fountains The Fountain At Campidoglio In Rome
If you visit the Piazza del Campidoglio in Rome then you’ll find three fountains of interest in this imposing square. These fountains each have a particularly interesting history. They haven’t actually been in place in their current setting for that long but each fountain has had a rich and varied background. In fact, the sculptures you’ll see on these three…
Fountains Through All Ages An Overview Of Landscaping Wonders
Fountains never fail to entice wonder and excitement among people. The sight of water sprouting and dancing is simply amazing for all ages, especially kids and the kids-at-heart. The earliest appearance of fountains may be traced back to around 3000 BC where Egyptian tomb paintings show enclosed home gardens with fountains. Traditional Persian carpet designs depict formal walled gardens with…
The Fountains Of Bellagio A Little Piece Of Europe
The heart of the Strip, in Las Vegas is home to one of the America’s most ambitious and striking water features; the Fountains of the Bellagio Hotel. With perpetual motion and nightly water shows accompanied by lights and music, the Fountains of Bellagio entertain and charm its visitors into coming back for more. The fountains offer an extremely modernized version…
The World S Best Chocolate Comes From
You know it’s addictive. You know that it can be fattening. You know that it contains loads of sugar. Has that stopped you? Of course not! It’s chocolate we’re talking about here! Who can give it up? Chocolate is the favorite vice of both young and old. There are so many types out there. You can find practically any kind…
How Does A Chocolate Fountain Work
A chocolate fountain is essentially an apparatus made from stainless steel that serves molten chocolate fondue. A motor at the base of the fountain is used for heating the prepared chocolate morsels that are placed in a heating tray. A central corkscrew pushes the molten chocolate up through a column. Upon reaching the top of the fountain, which may be…
Use Of Fountains And Statuary In English Monastic Gardens
Few exact records of English monastic gardens have been preserved. A twelfth-century plan of Canterbury, showing the cloisters containing a herbarium, garden fountain, and a conduit; with a garden pond, orchard, and vineyard outside the walls, gives only a rough idea of the planting and arrangement. But there is no other document even this complete belonging to this early period.…
The Love Of A Garden Fountain
The backyard in itself is a pleasant place. But no garden is ever so perfect without a water fountain. They add beauty and serenity to you’re garden The sound of the water will give you much relaxation. The kinds of water garden fountains There are a lot of different garden fountains You have them in all kinds of sizes, for…
Water Fountains As A Gateway For Relaxation
Let’s be honest – at times life can be extremely stressful. There are several ways in which you can try to relax, but these typically require a good amount of time. Why not look into something that can help relax you while you’re on the run? We thought you might be interested, which is why we’ll be discussing indoor water…
Retirement Communities Are Key To Living Well
Today, growing older doesn’t necessarily mean slowing down your life. In fact, just the opposite is true, as thousands of seniors have already discovered how to enjoy their “golden years” with vigor and style. Not content with sitting in front of the television, today’s senior citizens are swimming with dolphins, learning a new art form and even plunging from a…