Sculpture As a Staple of Classic Art in Historic Greece

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,

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The Charm of Wall Water Fountains

Adding a wall fountain as a decoration element will make a good impression on your family and friends. Your wall water feature will not only add elegance to your living area but also provide relaxing background sounds. In order to leave a lasting memory on your visitors, share the beauty and delicate sounds of your water feature wit

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Renaissance Water Fountains of Tuscany

Two noticeable types of Tuscan water fountains highly regarded in the fifteenth century were designed for the center of a piazza, court, or garden called the freestanding or "isolated" kind; and the "engaged" or wall fountain, placed against a wall at the end of a square or plaza. Nowadays the residential property of the Banca del Monte dei Paschi,

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