Almost everyone knows the meaning of the word "fountain". Moreover, everyone saw him in real life. This is an architectural structure in which there is a hydraulic system that allows you to create water circulation. The main task of the fountain is to supply water to the outside. About its varieties, as well as other meanings of this term will be discussed in this article.
Dictionary word
To find out what a fountain is, you need to consider the meaning of the token in the dictionary. Several interpretations are given there.
- An architectural structure in which a water supply system is installed outside with a hit into the bowl, with its subsequent use using circular circulation.
- Musical - one of the varieties of architectural construction, which uses musical, and sometimes light accompaniment.
- A natural phenomenon.
- A jet of any liquid (water, gas, plasma) that is ejected from a small hole under high pressure.
- The name of several feature films.
- Commune in France, department - Alpes-Maritimes.
- A railway stopping point in Peterhof, in Russia, which was destroyed during the Great Patriotic War.
- The names of villages in the Leninsky and Simferopol regions in Crimea.
- French last name.
As can be seen from the explanatory dictionary, the fountain is a multi-valued term. Some meanings of this word will be considered in more detail.
Origin history
The fountain is a word descended from the Latin fontana, which translates as "spring", "source", "key". It can be natural or man-made. Under pressure, a stream of water escapes from the fountain up or to the sides.
They first appeared in Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt, where, as you know, a hot and dry climate. This is evidenced by the preserved drawings on the tombstones and walls of some buildings. Initially, fountains were used to water ornamental plants and other crops grown. Wealthy inhabitants of ancient Egypt erected these structures in the middle of an orchard or hall, where they were placed in the form of a rectangular, square or round pond.
Similar fountains were built in Persia and Mesopotamia, states that were known for their magnificent gardens. In the East - in China and Japan - they were given great importance in creating gardens, adhering to the teachings of Feng Shui. In the Middle Ages, they began to appear in Europe, but they were treated as a curiosity. And only in the Renaissance they began to be perceived as part of the architectural urban ensemble.
Varieties
As mentioned earlier, fountains have a different origin. So, for example, there are geysers - in Russia in Kamchatka, as well as in Yellowstone Nature Reserve. A man-made oil well belongs to the technogenic type. Decorative - this is the most common type of fountains. They can be seen in recreation parks, squares, on the coast and in shopping centers. In turn, the decorative look is divided:
- at the location - interior-room and street;
- according to the manner of execution - landscapes, statues, abstract compositions;
- by the presence of additional musical, lighting and mechanical equipment.
The fountain is today and the symbol of Las Vegas.
Dancing water
Currently decorating the parks located at the hotels with fountains, the owners are trying to surprise their guests. A striking example is the entertainment complex of hotels and casinos “Bellagio. His leadership decided to build a fountain at the hotel. The result exceeded all the wildest expectations.
The fountain photo shows its scale and beauty. It installed 192 special hydraulic guns that shoot streams of water to a height of 120 meters. In addition, there is a whole range of mechanisms that allows you to control water jets. A sophisticated light and music system has been created that creates the illusion of a dancing fountain.
According to the schedule, a real performance takes place daily, which delights and fascinates. The fountain in the Bellagio complex has become not only the hallmark of the hotel and casino, but also of Las Vegas itself.