Facts on Pergolas
The pergola is a structure that provides shade, but not shelter. It is a landscape element designed to support vines and an open passageway to connect separate buildings. Originally constructed from organic materials to form a series of arches for the comfort of royalty as they passed from one building to the next, the pergola has evolved into a distinct element of architectural interest. Does this Spark an idea?
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History
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The origin of the word pergola is from the Latin pergula, which refers to an overhanging eave or projection.
Time Frame
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Though the pergola was used in ancient Egyptian architecture, the modern pergola is more closely related to those found in Italian architecture of the 15th century.
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Identification
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Pergolas were often used as open walkways between buildings. They are defined by their rows of support, either wood or stone, with trellis work overhead.
Function
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The trellises were often used to support grapevines and other climbing plants. These plants subsequently provided shade during the summer months.
Types
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Pergolas evolved over time to take on many forms. They became freestanding structures that were part of garden landscapes throughout Europe and America in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Significance
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The modern pergola can be freestanding or attached to a structure. They are enjoying an architectural resurgence as open-air rooms, providing shade and architectural interest to outdoor spaces.
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