When you sail along the coast of Africa you will follow the same route taken by early explorers from nations including England, The Netherlands, Germany, and Portugal. Cruises to nations including Madagascar, Senegal, Mozambique, and Mauritius will allow you to witness the effects of colonialism alongside ancient tribal traditions. The diversity of
Did You Know How Technical Concepts of Water Fountains Became Known?
Spreading useful hydraulic knowledge and fountain design ideas throughout Europe was accomplished with the printed papers and illustrated publications of the time. An internationally celebrated leader in hydraulics in the later part of the 1500's was a French water fountain designer, whose name has been lost to history. His expertise in creating la
The Elegance of Simple Garden Decor: The Fountain
Since garden water fountains are no longer hooked on a nearby pond, it is possible to place them close to a wall. Moreover, it is no longer necessary to dig, deal with a difficult installation process or tidy up the pond. Due to its self-contained nature, this fountain no longer requires plumbing work. Remember, however, to add water at consistent
Setting up a Garden Fountain In Smaller Backyards
Since water makes a reflection, small spaces will appear larger. Water features such as fountains benefit from the reflective characteristics coming from dark materials. When the sun goes down, you can use submersed lights in a variety of colors and shapes to light up your new feature. Eco-lights powered by sunlight can be used during the day where
"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