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Garden Bridges: Wegener paid considerable attention to the distribution of fossils. When his theory was first put forward, palaeontologists were still postulating land bridges to account for the distribution of some plants and animals in the fossil record. In many cases the land bridges would have to have covered an area equal to that of the continents they joined. It was long assumed that the land bridges disap¬peared by subsidence.
The inclusion of an arresting object within a small garden bridges is an excellent way of detracting the eye from adjacent buildings and into the garden bridges itself. The focal point in this garden bridges is an ornate wrought-iron seat, which leads the eye down the garden bridges. The rather austere rectangular lawn is surrounded by a mass of pretty, shrubby little plants, which together help to soften the overall look of the garden bridges.See Also Bronze Garden Sculptures:The cultural sights of the city are featured by the Swiss National Museum, with an extremely rich collection of medieval paintings; and the recently acquired Rietberg Museum. This contains the private art treas¬ures of Baron von der Heydt, who has given the entire collection to the city. There is nothing to compare with it elsewhere in Europe in the rich¬ness of its early Chinese stone and bronze garden sculptures sculptures, dating from the 5th century on (the T'ang era), and its other works, among which no banal items whatever have gained inclusion, are from many countries, chiefly Oriental, Indian and African. Only the Benaki Museum in Athens has seemed to me somewhat comparable, in its contents, to this one of Zurich.
GENERALLY SPEAKING, decorating your garden is a matter of personal taste and your choice of ornament will create a garden unique to you. Whatever you decide on, it should look good in its own right and be appropriate to the setting, either standing out as a focal point or merging with the surroundings. Choose it carefully: one well-positioned statue will look far better than several pieces dotted around at random.
There are many different Ornaments to consider, including statuary and other sculptures, urns and containers, and sundials and bird feeders. Topiary, the art of carving hedges into a variety of shapes, can also be seen as a type of garden Decoration but it is a specialized skill.
Most sculpture benefits from a backdrop such as a hedge or wall, perhaps set against a niche for more of an impact. Some look better raised above the ground on plinths or at the top of a flight of steps. Urns and the more decorative containers also tend to look their best when raised above ground level, standing on some kind of pedestal.
On The Other Hand See Garden Decor Art Sculpture:Be careful always to choose garden decor art sculpture sculpture that is in keeping with the architecture of the house and general surroundings, and with the overall atmosphere you are trying to achieve in the garden decor art sculpture. For example, a small statue of a pig or a cat, say, which is definitely rustic and informal in character, will look out of place against the formal outline of a grand, dignified house. Such a building calls for a more formal treatment and demands a grand, impressive statue that is more in keeping with its style.
The most dramatic results can be obtained by positioning a sculpture at the end of a vista. Alternatively, it can be placed at the sharp bend of a path, or at the junction of two paths, so that the piece can be seen from both directions. Sited centrally at the back of an area, it can act as a focal point, but set asymmetrically to offset the curve of a flower bed, the object will create a more relaxed and informal effect. For greater formality, doorways and stairs can be flanked by sculpture. Sculpture can also be used as a counterpoint to a particularly bold plant, or it can be used to distract the eye from an unsightly feature such as a garbage can or a compost pile.
Contrasting a single pattern with a limited number of solid colors requires thought and planning. The size, style, and colors of the pattern all need to be selected carefully so they harmonize with the rest of the decor. When it comes to combining two or more patterns that match or contrast with one another, the challenge is that much greater. However, by following a few guidelines, you will quickly see how to use a variety of patterns to create a strikingly successful decor¬ative scheme. |
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