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,
International Escapes: Much Closer Than You Think
It’s common to think an international getaway is too challenging for a weekend. Think again. Actually, lots of overseas destinations are close enough to be a worthwhile three-day weekend trip. Following is a list of destinations perfect for an outstanding long weekend. Montreal, Quebec, copyright Old-world elegance is front and cen
The Grace of Simple Garden Decor: The Wall Water Fountain
Since garden water fountains are no longer dependent on a nearby pond, it is possible to place them close to a wall. Nowadays, you can eliminate digging, complicated installations and cleaning the pond. Plumbing is no longer a necessity since this feature in now self-sufficient. However, water must be added consistently. Empty the water from the ba
The Grace of Simple Garden Decor: The Wall Water Fountain
Since garden water fountains are no longer dependent on a nearby pond, it is possible to place them close to a wall. Nowadays, you can eliminate digging, complicated installations and cleaning the pond. Plumbing is no longer a necessity since this feature in now self-sufficient. However, water must be added consistently. Empty the water from the ba
Historic English Monastic Gardens
There are not lots of traces or exact records of English monastic gardens left today. A twelfth-century plan of Canterbury presents only a vague notion of the planting and structure; it demonstrates the cloisters containing a herbarium and a conduitâ€â€with the fish-pond, orchard, and vineyard outside the walls. However, even though t