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

Off-board tours at ports of call can be as spectacular as being on board the cruise. A distinctive array of experiences comes with any European river cruise. Open yourself to new adventures and new worlds by cruising one of Europe’s magnificent rivers. You will gather limitless insights into Europe’s lively cultura

Your loved ones and friends will appreciate the beauty a wall fountain lends to your decor. Having a wall water feature in your daily life not only stimulates the eyes with its loveliness but also your ears with the gentle background sounds it produces. In order to leave a lasting memory on your visitors, share the beauty and soft sounds of your wa

There are many celebrated water fountains in Rome’s city center. One of the most distinguished sculptors and artists of the 17th century, virtually all of them were designed, conceptualized and built by Gian Lorenzo Bernini. Also a city architect, he had abilities as a fountain developer, and records of his life's work are obvious

While today’s garden fountains are made in a range of materials, the majority are crafted from metal. Metals tend to produce clean lines and unique sculptural accents and can fit almost any design preference or budget. If you have a modern look and feel to your interior design, your yard and garden should have that same look. One o