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,
Animals and Fountains
Take into account how your cat or dog may respond to a water feature before you get one. Your stand-alone fountain may be seen as a big pool or a drinking pond by your dog. Integrating a fountain to your property is a great idea, one which is certain to benefit your pets. Your fountain may fascinate birds who think it is a great place to cool down,
Anglo Saxon Landscapes During the Norman Conquest
The arrival of the Normans in the 2nd half of the eleventh century irreparably transformed The Anglo-Saxon lifestyle. The expertise of the Normans exceeded the Anglo-Saxons' in architecture and agriculture at the time of the conquest. However the Normans had to pacify the overall territory before they could focus on home life, domestic architecture
See Europe’s Wonders on a River Cruise
Fuel your spirit and your heart by cruising Europe’s storied rivers. Traveling by ship is a memorable way to experience the delights of rivers such as the Elbe, Rhine, Loire, Danube, Duoro, Volga, and Dnieper. In addition to exciting local excursions, these smaller boats offer world-class dining and entertainment, lavish rooms with
Classic Greece: The Inception of Outdoor Statue Design
Sculptors garnished the lavish columns and archways with renderings of the greek gods until the time came to a close and most Greeks had begun to think of their theology as superstitious rather than sacred; at that time, it grew to be more common for sculptors be paid to show everyday individuals as well. Portraiture came to be widespread as well,