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Author: Lauro Cavalcanti
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Published: 2003-01-31
Total Pages: 476
ISBN-13: 9781568983417
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This guide to modern Brazilian architecture takes us on a tour of over 125 projects designed between 1928-1960. There are works by 33 architects, and each entry gives a brief description, photographs, drawings, and information on visitor access.
Author: Richard J. Williams
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: 2009-03-15
Total Pages: 288
ISBN-13: 1861896956
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Set against a backdrop of breathtaking natural beauty, Brazil’s striking modernist architecture has long garnered international acclaim. But these well-known works are not fully reflective of the built environment of Brazil, and with this volume, Richard Williams unearths the rich architectural heritage of Brazil. Spanning from 1945 through today, the book examines Brazilian architecture beyond the works of renowned architects such as Oscar Niemeyer and the “Carioca” architects of Rio de Janeiro. Williams investigates issues such as the use of historic architecture, the importance of leisure and luxury, the role of the favela as a backdrop and inspiration for development, and the rapid growth of cities. From the designated world heritage site of Brasilia—a capital city that was planned from the ground up—to the installation work of artists such as Hélio Oiticica, Brazil delves into the origins and far-reaching influence of Brazil’s architectural modernism. At a moment when Latin America is of increasing importance in global business and culture, Brazilwill be an essential read for all scholars of architecture and Latin American history.
Author: Colin M. MacLachlan
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9780842051231
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Over time, Brazil has evolved into a well-defined nation with a strong sense of identity. From the natural beauty of the Amazon River to the exciting resort city of Rio de Janeiro, from soccer champion Pele to classical musician Villa Lobos, Brazil is known as a distinctive, diverse country. It is recognized worldwide for its World Cup soccer team, samba music, dancing, and celebrations of Carnival. This book provides a well-rounded, brief history of Brazil that uniquely focuses on both the politics and culture of the republic. Colin MacLachlan uses a political narrative to frame the evolution of national culture and the formation of national identity. He evaluates Brazilian myths, stereotypes, and icons such as soccer and dancing as part of the historical analysis. Brazil's history is presented from its colonial roots to the present, showing how the country developed its economic and social base, then struggled to modernize and secure a respected world role. Key issues are examined: immigration, slavery and race, territorial expansion, the military, and technology and industrialization. The integration of cultural material enriches the text. It provides handy points for classroom discussion and will help students remember particular aspects Brazil's history. The book includes fascinating side-bars on various aspects of Brazilian culture, including Copacabana Beach and the rain forests. A History of Modern Brazil will inform and entertain students in courses on Brazil and modern Latin America.
Author: Elisabetta Andreoli
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Published: 2007-10-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780714848457
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The most comprehensive survey and analysis of 20th-century Brazilian architecture.
Author: Peter M. Beattie
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 332
ISBN-13: 9780842050395
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Human Tradition in Modern Brazil makes the last two centuries of Brazilian history come alive through the stories of mostly non-elite individuals. The pieces in this lively collection address how people experienced historical continuities and changes by exploring how they related to the rise of Brazilian national identity and the emergence of a national state. By including a broad array of historical actors from different regions, ethnicities, occupations, races, genders, and eras, The Human Tradition in Modern Brazil brings a human dimension to major economic, political, cultural, and social transitions. Because these perspectives do not always fit with the generalizations made about the predominant attitudes, values, and beliefs of different groups, they bring a welcome complexity to the understanding of Brazilian society and history.
Author: Herbert S. Klein
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2020-03-12
Total Pages: 437
ISBN-13: 1108489028
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The first social history examining all aspects of Brazil's radical transition from a predominantly rural society to an urban one.
Author: Zilah Quezado Deckker
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Published: 2013-09-13
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 1136363696
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"The book constitutes a unique presentation of the major Modern buildings in Brazil in their historical context. Prompted by the contemporary revaluation of Modernism and the renewed interest in Brazil, this book examines how the buildings came into being, how they came to be so highly regarded, and the changing reactions to them in Brazil and abroad."--Jacket
Author: Alan Hess
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780847831753
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This is a comprehensive volume on modern residential architecture in Brazil featuring 40 houses. Architects whose work is featured include: Oscar Niemeyer, Paulo Mendes da Rocha, Affonso Eduardo Reidy, Jorge Machado Moreira, Juao Walter Toscano, Abrahao Sanovicz, Alvaro Vital Brazil, and Rino Levi.
Author: Aric Chen
Publisher: The Monacelli Press, LLC
Published: 2016-03-15
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 1580934447
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Twentieth-century Brazilian furniture design is perhaps the last great largely unknown tradition of modernism, characterized by rich and sensually textured hardwoods and an ingenuity, grace, and simplicity that exemplify the national character of brasiliadade. With well over 400 historic images and new photography, Brazil Modern: The Rediscovery of Twentieth-Century Brazilian Furniture surveys the history and legacy of this innovative design tradition. Featuring the work of the titans of Brazilian design—Lina Bo Bardi, Oscar Niemeyer, Joaquim Tenreiro, and Sergio Rodrigues—as well as numerous designers whose work and reputations only recently reached foreign shores, Brazil Modern is the first comprehensive guide to this untapped vein of modernist design.
Author: Hugo Segawa
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-12-05
Total Pages: 276
ISBN-13: 146145431X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Architecture of Brazil: 1900-1990 examines the processes that underpin modern Brazilian architecture under various influences and characterizes different understandings of modernity, evident in the chapter topics of this book. Accordingly, the author does not give overall preference to particular architects nor works, with the exception of a few specific works and architects, including Warchavchik, Niemeyer, Lucio Costa, and Vilanova Artigas.
