Illustrated Architecture Dictionary .................. Illustrated FURNITURE Glossary

Fountain

A structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises

A system of pipes and nozzles through which water is forced under pressure to produce ornamental jets, spouts or showers.

During the Renaissance period in Italy, gardens became more complex and used spouting fountains and waterfalls.

Stylized, bas-relief  fountain images were popular in the Art Deco era.


Examples from Buffalo:

Examples outside of Buffalo:


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