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.
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Pedro Mico
1985
Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
1990
Chico e as Cidades
1999
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
2007
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005
Brascuba
1987
Quando a Coisa Vira Outra
2022
The Inventor of Dreams
2010
Brasília, Uma Sinfonia
1986
Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos
2016
1968 - Without Losing Tenderness
2001
Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
2019
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