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Brazil
Modern Architectures in History
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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, Brazil will be an essential read for all scholars of architecture and Latin American history.
Reaktion Books; March 2009
290 pages; ISBN 9781861896957
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290 pages; ISBN 9781861896957
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Subject categories
- Academic > Architecture, Landscape > Architecture > Special classes of buildings > Classed by use > Domestic architecture. Houses. Dwellings
- Academic > Visual Arts > Architecture > Special classes of buildings > Classed by use > Domestic architecture. Houses. Dwellings
- Academic > Performing Arts > Theaters > Theaters > Theaters > By city and building A-Z
- Academic > Performing Arts > Theaters > Theaters > By city and building A-Z
- Academic > Performing Arts > Theaters > Theaters > 1821-
- Academic > Performing Arts > Theaters > Other countries A-Z
- Academic > Economics
- Architecture > History
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1861896956
9781861894007
9781861896957
