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Aqueducts and the Trevi Fountain |
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by floods / 09.13.2004 |
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Personal Observations |
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In researching this topic, I was interested to learn about the extent of thought, time, and labor that went into the conception, planning, and construction of the Trevi Fountain. It seems that the dynamic differences in subject matter and tension between form and styles directly parallel the execution of the fountain itself. I also found it fun to piece together the different parts of the fountain while actually seeing it for the first time.
Another note I found interesting was that some of the articles I read explained the Baroque element of surprise. The Trevi is never in full view until you get right up to it, which supposedly adds an element of suspense. True to its intention, the Trevi had the same effect on me. I visited it for the first time at night; I followed the signs until I entered through a narow walkway masking most of the fountain. All I could see was the crowd, the light, and part of the stones. All I could hear was the rushing water. Even when I got up to the fountain, I couldn't help but weave through the people so I could see all of it at once.
The Trevi is a great monument because it was built so recently (in comparison with many of the other monuments and ruins we have seen) but it still reflects the mythology and incorporates the importance of water that was shared by ancient Romans as well. I was excited to learn about the Trevi, as well as the story behind the aqueducts and the role of water. The amount of water consumed by Rome continues to amaze me, but it is definitely a great characteristic of the city. The public fountains which constantly run are especially effective on hot days!
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