Oscar Niemeyer
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Oscar Niemeyer was a renowned Brazilian architect, widely regarded as one of the most important figures in modern architecture. He was best known for his use of abstract forms and curves, innovative use of reinforced concrete, and a departure from the rigid geometries of earlier modernist architects. He was a pioneer in exploring the aesthetic possibilities of modern materials and construction techniques. Niemeyer played a central role in the design of Brasília the city specially designed, planned, and built to be the capital of Brazil, which was inaugurated in 1960. Niemeyer designed many of the city's iconic buildings, including the National Congress, the Cathedral of Brasília, and the Palácio da Alvorada.
When Brazil Was Modern
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Quando a Coisa Vira Outra
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Utopia, Distopia
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Concrete Dreams
Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
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Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos
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Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar
O Universo Graciliano
Urbanized
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The Inventor of Dreams
Brizola - Tempos de Luta
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
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Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
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O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna
1968 - Without Losing Tenderness
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Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century
Chico e as Cidades
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The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes
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Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
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Brascuba
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Brasília, Uma Sinfonia
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Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família
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Brasília, segundo roteiro de Alberto Cavalcanti
Itinerário de Niemeyer
Art in Brazil Today
The First Images of Brasilia