The Main Characteristics of Ancient Greek Statues

The first freestanding statuary was designed by the Archaic Greeks, a recognized success since until then the only carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and columns. Kouros figures, statues of young, good-looking male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the majority of the statues. Regarded as by Greeks to represent beauty, the kouroi were

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The Main Characteristics of Ancient Greek Statues

The first freestanding statuary was designed by the Archaic Greeks, a recognized success since until then the only carvings in existence were reliefs cut into walls and columns. Kouros figures, statues of young, good-looking male or female (kore) Greeks, made up the majority of the statues. Regarded as by Greeks to represent beauty, the kouroi were

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The Many Sights, Sounds and Peoples of the African Continent

A journey along the shorelines of the African continent will allow you to retrace the path of early Dutch, British, German, and Portuguese explorers. Trips to nations including Madagascar, Senegal, Mozambique, and Mauritius will allow you to witness the impact of colonialism alongside ancient tribal traditions. From South Africa’s

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How Technical Designs And Styles of Fountains Spread

Throughout the European countries, the chief means of spreading useful hydraulic information and fountain design suggestions were the circulated papers and illustrated publications of the day, which added to the evolution of scientific innovation. An un-named French fountain developer was an internationally renowned hydraulic innovator in the late

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The One Cleaning Solution to NEVER Use On Your Garden Fountains

Water fountains will last a very long time with regular cleaning and maintenance. It is easy for foreign items to find their way into outdoor fountains, so keeping it clean is important. Additionally, anywhere light from the sun combines with still water, algae can form. In order to prevent this, there are some basic ingredients that can be mixed i

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