There are numerous famous water fountains in Rome’s city center. Gian Lorenzo Bernini, one of the most brilliant sculptors and artists of the 17th century designed, conceived and constructed almost all of them. His abilities as a water fountain designer and also as a city designer, are visible all through the avenues of Rome. A fam
Anglo Saxon Landscapes at the Time of the Norman Conquest
Anglo-Saxons experienced extraordinary adjustments to their daily lives in the latter half of the eleventh century due to the accession of the Normans. Architecture and horticulture were abilities that the Normans excelled in, trumping that of the Anglo-Saxons at the time of the occupation. Nonetheless the Normans had to pacify the entire territory
Modern Water Fountains And Obesity
Berkley, CA residents voted for a sugar-sweetened beverages tax in February 2014, the first of its kind in the United States. By taxing sugary drinks, the city hopes to inspire more people to decide on healthier options, such as water. The aim of the research was to evaluate the state of community drinking water fountains and figure out if there is
Explore the Wide Array of Cultures Included on the African Continent
A trip along the coastlines of the African continent will allow you to retrace the path of early Dutch, British, German, and Portuguese explorers. From early tribal traditions to colonial influences, you will experience a variety of cultures in countries such as Mozambique, Madagascar, Senegal, and Mauritius. From South Africa’s gr
Statues As a Staple of Vintage Art in Historic Greece
The initial freestanding sculpture was developed by the Archaic Greeks, a recognized accomplishment since until then the sole carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and pillars. Kouros figures, sculptures of young, attractive male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the greater part of the statues. The kouroi, considered by the Greeks to ex