The water from rivers and other sources was originally supplied to the occupants of nearby towns and municipalities by way of water fountains, whose purpose was mainly practical, not artistic. A supply of water higher in elevation than the fountain was required to pressurize the movement and send water spraying from the fountain's nozzle, a system

Up until the Archaic Greeks created the very first freestanding statuary, a remarkable achievement, carvings had mainly been completed 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 were considered by the Greeks to rep

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Having a wall fountain in your garden or on a terrace is great when you wish to relax. You can also make use of a small space by having one custom-built. The requisite elements include a spout, a water basin, internal tubing, and a pump regardless of whether it is freestanding or secured. There are any number of models to choose from most notably c

Have you ever thought about turning your garden into an oasis of serenity? Incorporating a fountain into your garden provides tranquility as well as a variety of beneficial effects that come with having a water feature.The stream of water sent high up into the air by a spouting fountain is an spectacular sight to see. Large, existing ponds can have