The Archaic Greeks developed the very first freestanding statuary, an impressive achievement as most sculptures up until then had been reliefs cut into walls and pillars. Kouros figures, sculptures of adolescent, good-looking male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the majority of the sculptures. The kouroi, regarded by the Greeks to portray beauty,

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

As originally conceived, water fountains were designed to be functional, guiding water from creeks or reservoirs to the residents of towns and villages, where the water could be used for cooking, cleaning, and drinking. To produce water flow through a fountain until the late 1800’s, and create a jet of water, required gravity and a

The inclusion of a wall water feature or an outdoor garden fountain is a great way to embellish your yard or garden design. Many modern designers and craftsmen have been influenced by historical fountains and water features. As such, introducing one of these to your home design is a great way to connect it to the past. The advantage of having a gar

The inclusion of a wall water feature or an outdoor garden fountain is a great way to embellish your yard or garden design. Many modern designers and craftsmen have been influenced by historical fountains and water features. As such, introducing one of these to your home design is a great way to connect it to the past. The advantage of having a gar