The Rich History Of Garden Water Fountains

Contrary to what others things, there are garden water fountains that cost as little as 130 dollars

. Price ranges of garden water fountains varies and there are some garden fountains that may cost a pretty penny but it is not the price of the fountain that one is paying for, but it is for that peace and tranquility that these fountains are able to bring out from you.

The history of garden water fountains can be traced back to the Babylonians who had their own form of hanging gardens which was done by Nebuchadnezzar for his wife Amytis. Diodrous Siculus described these gardens reaching 22 meters and were multilevel-ed Built around 205-602 BC, these gardens had their own machinery capable of circulating water, the principle behind water fountains. Unfortunately these were destroyed after the 1st century BC by an earthquake. The Romans used these water fountains as a point of reference in building their cities. The function of such water fountains for them was for its citizens to be able to drink water in a public place. This became sort of like a meeting place for people to meet up, and eventually a focal point for each city. Most other buildings were built close to the center of these water fountains. After the Romans, other European cultures began to emulate these edifices and began copying them for their cities. The more affluent nobles began making garden water fountains and found out about its meditative values. Far more than such garden fountains to be utilitarian in nature, they became a symbol of affluence and there have been many artists who have used garden fountains to make masterpieces. No truer has this been especially during the renaissance. In fact in most cases, the history of landscaping and landscaping architecture is tied to renaissance gardens whose initial idea of beauty rested with a garden fountain as a centerpiece. Such sculptures would often have the patron's faces as the reference, somehow making them like gods and it was directly or indirectly a way for such patrons to live on.

These days a variety of garden fountains can appeal to anyone who has a garden, big or small to spare. Upon installation, it is best to turn such fountain on, sit down and just let things come to pass. If somehow, you are able to feel rested and relaxed after a time, then it has done its function. Garden fountains, the very best of them regardless of price, enable you to find your balance.

by: Steven Magill

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