Archaic Greek Artwork: Garden Statuary

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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Millions of Different Adventures for Two

Intimate holidays can be as detailed or as uncomplicated as you want. Sometimes taking a trip and spending quality time with the one you love goes further than any present ever could. Resorts around the world now cater specifically to the wants of couples who wish to shake things up a bit. Even though colorful rose petals scattered on your bedding

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The Water Garden Fountains

The water from springs and other sources was initially provided to the inhabitants of nearby towns and municipalities by way of water fountains, whose purpose was mainly practical, not artistic. To generate water flow through a fountain until the later part of the 1800’s, and generate a jet of water, required the force of gravity a

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Fountains Lost to History

As originally conceived, water fountains were designed to be functional, guiding water from creeks or reservoirs to the residents of towns and villages, where the water could be used for cooking, cleaning, and drinking. To produce water flow through a fountain until the late 1800’s, and create a jet of water, required gravity and a

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