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
Water-lifting System by Camillo Agrippa
In 1588, Agrippa’s water-lifting innovation captivated the attention and praise of Andrea Bacci but that turned out to be one of the very last references of the technology. Just years later, in 1592, the early contemporary Roman waterway, the Acqua Felice, was linked to the Medici’s villa, probably making the devic
Special Occasion Breaks
Vacations and special occasions go hand in hand with celebration, good times and making memories. Does a visit to Lapland to go to Santa’s workshop sound enjoyable? Or heading off on an intimate break to Dubrovnik for Valentine’s Day? What about getting married in St. Lucia and honeymooning in Bora Bora? Take a loo
The Benefits of Having an Indoor Wall Water Feature in your Home or Office
Your interior living space can profit from an indoor wall fountain because it beautifies your home and also gives it a contemporary feel. These types of fountains reduce noise pollution in your home or workplace, thereby allowing your loved ones and customers to have a stress-fee and tranquil environment. Moreover, this kind of indoor wall water fe
Did You Know How Technical Concepts of Fountains Became Known?
Instrumental to the development of scientific technology were the printed papers and illustrated publications of the time. They were also the principal means of transmitting practical hydraulic facts and fountain design suggestions all through Europe. An unnamed French fountain developer became an internationally renowned hydraulic pioneer in the l