SUNDIALS TYPES AND STYLES
Types of Sundials
There are two major groups of sundials, each of which is broken down into many further types and categories – Azimuth Sundials and Altitude Sundials. Azimuth Sundials types (including Horizontal Sundials, Vertical Sundials and some Panoramic Sundials) determine the time from the sun’s angle on its daily arc. In other words, Azimuth Sundials tell the time with the help of the hour angle of the sun. CHOOSE SUNDIAL TYPE TO ORDER.
Horizontal Sundials
The key to using Horizontal Sundials is that they should be adjusted for various latitudes. And that tells the exact, final time. The Horizontal Sundial has two main parts: the Gnomon and the Horizontal dial plate. The Gnomon is the vertical part of the sundial that casts a shadow in order to tell time. The Horizontal dial plate of this sundial consists of hour lines that radiate outward from the very top of the Gnomon.
Vertical Sundials
Vertical Sundials meaningfully decorate and are popularly found hanging on the facing South walls of luxury country –houses, town halls, church-towers and other exclusive buildings. They can be easily spotted from far away and allow people to tell the time. The Vertical Sundial has to main parts: the Gnomon and the Shadow-receiving plane. The Shadow-receiving plane of the Vertical Sundial is aligned vertically and the Gnomon is positioned in a way that it aligns with the Earth’s axis of rotation.
Panoramic Sundials
Panoramic Sundials are mainly large and extremely large structures – commonly called monumental sundials. They can be remarkable unusual–looking to format and make exceptional tidy private and hotel sites, school yards, town parks and squares splendid setting. Residents love these because unlike typical public art, Panoramic Sundial actually fulfil a useful practical „heavy-duty“ function – tell the time.
Styles of Sundials
There are many different popular sundials design styles. We are highlighting some of them and share the fundamental principles and help guide you towards your ideal sundial look. Styles are constantly changing and evolving. And that means you should not limit yourself to one particular trend. But it’s definitely worth taking the time to find your dream sundial decorating and design style before you start spending money. CHOOSE SUNDIAL STYLE TO ORDER.
Minimalist / Modern Style Sundials
Minimalist Style is very similar to Modern Style and involves using the bare essentials to create a simple and uncluttered space. Minimalism puts form over function. The “less is more” aesthetic is the number one priority. This trend reduces elements to their simplest form in order to create stark, bright, clean lines and spaces that are visually calm in nature. On such style sundials you will not find any patterns, knickknacks, or excessive ornamentation. But instead items that highlight the simplicity of shape and form.
Unlike minimalism, modernism puts function over form. This means that if a decorative element of sundial does not serve a practical purpose, it can be eliminated. This sundial style is often thought of as a „spectrum“ as it combines a variety of minimalist, abstract, geometric, bright, and bold elements.
Classic Style Sundials
Classic Style can also be called timeless, and some may call it traditional.
Classicism in sundials designs emphasis on symmetry, proportion, geometry and the regularity of parts as they are deployed on certain sundial. Such Classic Style Sundial is structured and balanced, medium rich in ornaments and perfectly finished.
Thus, the look of such style sundials visually are often strikingly simple, going to the essence, and are described with words like iconic, neat, valuable or having meaning.
Rustic / Farmhouse Style Sundials
Rustic Style is more simple Classic Style version. And it can also be called as casual Farnhouse Style. Rustic is the opposite of modern or contemporary design. In its most basic definition, Rustic Style describes a design that’s natural, rough, aged, and that is incredibly approachable and relaxed.Rustic design, at its core, is the use of composition elements in their most natural states.
For this reason, namely stainless steel and polished metal plates, are unusable for production of Rustic / Farmhouse Style Sundials . Corten steel, also known as korten, is a steel that, due to its features and the environment impact, rusts in rich orange colour creating a protective layer (patina) and is being increasingly used in such style sundials design and production. Cor-ten® steel Sundial looks perfect while naturally changing warm shades of rich orange colour match the green of the nearby plants and colours of other alongside outdoor elements, stone, rocks or concrete.
Baroque Style Sundials
Baroque Style is lavish, sumptuous, highly ornamental, and theatrical. The essential features of the Baroque Style are complexity, sophistication, sensuality, impulsiveness, painter lines, dynamism. The style employs plentiful and intricate ornamentation.
To achieve a sense of admiration and awe for such Baroque Style Sundials decoration are often used huge quantity of asymmetrical ornamental details such as stylized motifs of leaves, flowers, cherubs, human, and animal figures gilded finishes. Allso images of zodiac signs and moto text in gilded letters.
Eclectic Style Sundials
Eclectic Style is a type of design that blends minimalist style mid-century modern style, farmhouse style, and other different styles. And combines elements of all of them together to create a unique aesthetic – the best of everything.
Eclectic Style Sundial decoration design is all about presenting your personality. Don’t give yourself too many boundaries for your eclectic style. Free yourself from the hard experimentation and tired rules associated with traditional design. Allow your imagination to run free and have fun with your dream sundial decoration.