"Primitive" Greek Art: Large Statuary

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

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The Advantages of Solar Energy Powered Wall fountains

Your garden wall fountain can be run by a variety of power sources. The recent interest in alternative power has led to a rise in the usage of solar run fountains, even though till now they have primarily been powered by electricity. The initial costs to run your fountain on solar energy are probably going to be higher, but you should keep in mind

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Anglo-Saxon Grounds During the Norman Conquest

The arrival of the Normans in the 2nd half of the 11th century irreparably improved The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle. The talent of the Normans exceeded the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and agriculture at the time of the conquest. Nonetheless the Normans had to pacify the entire territory before they could concentrate on home life, domestic architecture,

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The Genesis Of Wall Fountains

A fountain, an amazing piece of engineering, not only supplies drinking water as it pours into a basin, it can also propel water high into the air for a noteworthy effect. From the beginning, outdoor fountains were soley meant to serve as functional elements. People in cities, towns and villages received their drinking water, as well as water to ba

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Your Outdoor Wall Fountain: Upkeep & Routine Service

A vital first step before installing any outdoor wall feature is to consider the room you have available. It will need a strong wall to support its overall weight. Therefore for smaller areas or walls, a more lightweight fountain is going to be more suitable. In order to run the fountain, an electrical socket will need to be close by. Most outdoor

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