Archaic Greeks were well known for creating the first freestanding statuary; up until then, most carvings were constructed out of walls and pillars as reliefs. Kouros figures, statues of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the majority of the statues. The kouroi were considered by the Greeks to represent beauty and were sculpted
Use a Outdoor Fountain To Help Boost Air Quality
An otherwise lackluster ambiance can be livened up with an indoor wall fountain. Your eyes, your ears and your well-being can be favorably influenced by including this type of indoor feature in your house. Scientific research supports the theory that water fountains are good for you. The negative ions generated by water features are countered by th
Outdoor Water Features Come in Many Forms and Sizes
Convert your garden into what you have always wanted – a haven of peace. Integrating a fountain into your garden provides tranquility as well as numerous beneficial effects that come with having a water feature. Sending a stream of water straight into the air, spouting fountains leave a spectacular impression. It is doable to have
Fountain Engineers Through History
Multi-talented individuals, fountain artists from the 16th to the late 18th century often served as architects, sculptors, artists, engineers and cultivated scholars all in one person. Throughout the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci exemplified the creator as a innovative intellect, creator and scientific expert. With his tremendous fascination conce
Fountain Engineers Through History
Multi-talented individuals, fountain artists from the 16th to the late 18th century often served as architects, sculptors, artists, engineers and cultivated scholars all in one person. Throughout the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci exemplified the creator as a innovative intellect, creator and scientific expert. With his tremendous fascination conce