Oscar Niemeyer And The Architecture Of Brazil
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Oscar Niemeyer And The Architecture Of Brazil
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Author : David Kendrick Underwood
language : en
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Release Date : 1994
Oscar Niemeyer And The Architecture Of Brazil written by David Kendrick Underwood and has been published by Rizzoli International Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Architecture categories.
"Oscar Niemeyer, born in 1907, is widely considered this century's leading Latin American architect, as well as one of the pioneers of modern architecture. This volume explores the major themes and sources of the most important works from all phases of Niemeyer's career, from the early collaborations of the 1930s and 1940s with Lucio Costa, the spiritual father of Brazilian modernism, to the 1989 Memorial da America Latina in Sao Paulo, a complex that reveals the maturation of Niemeyer's free-form style in the service of his utopian vision. A central theme of Niemeyer's work has been its reflection of the Brazilian jeito, a sinuous and improvisational style manifested in everything from the country's sensual, undulating landscape to its attraction to spontaneous impulses, best known through its vibrant music and dance. The jeito and the milieu of Rio de Janeiro lie at the heart of Niemeyer's free-form style, which emphasizes the inherent plasticity of the native curve over the rigid rectilinearity of the International Style in Europe. A second theme treats the influence on Niemeyer of the poetic style of Le Corbusier. Also considered are Niemeyer's attraction to surrealist biomorphic forms and his desire to express a sense of the fantastic in architecture. A final theme is Niemeyer's search for an aesthetic utopia that would resolve social dilemmas by wishing them away through architecture. Herein lies Niemeyer's strength, for as his architecture reflects the multiple dichotomies of the Brazilian experience, it projects an emotive universality that few architects have been able to achieve."--Publisher.
Oscar Niemeyer And Brazilian Free Form Modernism
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Author : David Kendrick Underwood
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Oscar Niemeyer And Brazilian Free Form Modernism written by David Kendrick Underwood and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Architecture categories.
A second theme treats the influence on Niemeyer of the poetic style of Le Corbusier.
Architecture Of Brazil
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Author : Hugo Segawa
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-05
Architecture Of Brazil written by Hugo Segawa and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-05 with Architecture categories.
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.
Curves Of Time
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Author : Oscar Neimeyer
language : en
Publisher: Phaidon Press Limited
Release Date : 2000-01-10
Curves Of Time written by Oscar Neimeyer and has been published by Phaidon Press Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-01-10 with Architecture categories.
The memoirs of the architectural master Oscar Niemeyer, a pioneer of Modernism.
Oscar Niemeyer
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Author : Stamo Papadaki
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1960
Oscar Niemeyer written by Stamo Papadaki and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1960 with Architecture categories.
In the history of architecture examples of lyrical buildings, buildings as the result of a poetic image rather than of a function, are few and far apart in time and space - be it the temple of Apteros Nike, a church by Guarino Guarini or the Eiffel Tower. This is easy to understand. In a world conditioned by physical forces, social impacts, and economic determinism, the architect must be a very powerful dreamer, with dreams big enough to engulf and obliterate all kinds of secondary realities. The extent to which Oscar Niemeyer is the very able, the highly effectual dreamer is made evident in Professor Papadaki's essay. Niemeyer, by giving to basic architectural forms a new and surprising meaning, created variations and new solutions with local patterns which have a grace and subtlety until then unknown to modern architecture," stated Lucio Costa - the most respected architectural voice in all of Latin America - in perhaps the clearest summation of Niemeyer's contribution to contemporary building activity. To all appearances Niemeyer is not a theorist; he indulges in the ineffable delight of designing buildings, in the direct creative processes which in architecture are not free of the painful shocks of reality nor unmixed with heartaches. Yet the stern realities of an architectural problem: the dictates of the terrain, the demands of the building program, the commands of technology, the availability of skills and the choice of materials, the restrictions of budget and the incoherencies of the client - all become with Niemeyer the subjects of a miraculous metamorphosis, the elements of a lyrical act. Professor Papadaki describes the latent state of exuberance which is so much suggested by the climate, the topography and the flora of Brazil and which finds in Niemeyer's work a tangible plastic expression; architecture becoming in its turn one of man's essential joys. -- Amazon.
Brazil
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Author : Richard J. Williams
language : en
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Release Date : 2009-03-15
Brazil written by Richard J. Williams and has been published by Reaktion Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-03-15 with Architecture categories.
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.
Oscar Niemeyer
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Author : Paul Andreas
language : en
Publisher: Springer DE
Release Date : 2003
Oscar Niemeyer written by Paul Andreas and has been published by Springer DE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Architecture categories.
A concise, stimulating and attractively illustrated overview of the works of Oscar Niemeyer, underlining his relevance for today's architecture. The Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, born in 1907, counts as one of the great architects of the 20th century. He became well-known for his buildings in Brasilia, which combined a respect for the immediate surroundings with unmistakeable, almost baroque designs. In this publication, noted authors analyse important and topical aspects of Niemeyer's works and the text "My Architecture" by Niemeyer himself is featured. His work is set in the context of Brazil's modern architectural history, and his contribution to urban planning is reviewed. The role of the landscape in his oeuvre, and his influence on recent German architecture is examined. Striking duotone photographs from the Niemeyer archives, spread over 48 pages illustrate the highlights of his architecture. This book has been published to accompany the exhibition "Oscar Niemeyer" which will start in February 2003 at the German Museum for Architecture (DAM) in Frankfurt.
When Brazil Was Modern
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Author : Lauro Cavalcanti
language : en
Publisher: Princeton Architectural Press
Release Date : 2003-01-31
When Brazil Was Modern written by Lauro Cavalcanti and has been published by Princeton Architectural Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-31 with Architecture categories.
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.
Oscar Niemeyer Houses
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Author : Alan Hess
language : en
Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
Release Date : 2006
Oscar Niemeyer Houses written by Alan Hess and has been published by Rizzoli International Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Architect-designed houses categories.
Oscar Niemeyer is one of the greatest architects of our time. Hugely influential, his work has added a new dimension to modern architecture in the twentieth century. The designer of Brasilia showed that the rhythmic, sensuous lines of Brazilian Modernism were as legitimately modern as the rectilinear lines of the Bauhaus. Oscar Niemeyer Houses showcases the houses built by this seminal modern master in a lavish format that finally does justice to his extraordinary work. Viewed as a collection, these houses serve to demonstrate the wide range of Niemeyer's prodigious genius. The designs show a personal and eclectic facet to Niemeyer's creative imagination, a side of the master little known and under-appreciated. Often built for family members or major clients, they show a wealth of solutions that respond to a wide range of sites: the steep hillsides of Rio, the Atlantic beach shore, the rain forest, and the residential neighborhoods of Rio and Sao Paulo. This celebrated work stands as an enduring and notable tribute to one of the last of the international masters of Modernism.
Oscar Niemeyer
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Author : Matthieu Salvaing
language : en
Publisher: Assouline Books & Gifts
Release Date : 2002
Oscar Niemeyer written by Matthieu Salvaing and has been published by Assouline Books & Gifts this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Architecture categories.
Oscar Niemeyer, one of the most prolific architects of the 20th century, has long been considered a pioneer of modern architecture. This book is an intimate exploration of one man's unique vision, and his commitment to it even as he faced exile from his home country, Brazil. Niemeyer's crowning achievement was the creation of a new capital for Brazil. Named chief architect for Brasilia, Niemeyer used his signature style - a play on the contrast between curves and concrete - to design its major buildings and left his mark on an entire nation. Now 92 years old, Niemeyer remains one of the greatest living architects of our time. With an in-depth interview and photographs by Matthieu Salvaing - who traveled with Niemeyer from Rio to Brasilia, from Sao Paulo to Belo Horizonte, this book is the candid testimony of a living legend.