Oscar Niemeyer
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Born: 1907-12-15 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Biography
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.
Known For
Urbanized
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Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
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The Comrade: The Life of Luiz Carlos Prestes
Himself
Art in Brazil Today
Oscar Niemeyer, an architect commited to his century
Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
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Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
Self (archive footage)
1968 - Without Losing Tenderness
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Chico e as Cidades
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Vinicius de Moraes, Um Rapaz de Família
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O Universo Graciliano
O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna
Zanine, Ser do Arquitetar
Brascuba
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The Inventor of Dreams
Casa Brasileira
Não Nasci para Deixar meus Olhos Perderem Tempo
Self (archive footage)
Itinerário de Niemeyer
Brizola - Tempos de Luta
Quando a Coisa Vira Outra
Self (archive footage)
Concrete Dreams
Brasília, Uma Sinfonia
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Jaime Lerner - Uma História de Sonhos
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Brasília, segundo roteiro de Alberto Cavalcanti
Utopia, Distopia
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The First Images of Brasilia
When Brazil Was Modern
Self (archive footage)
The Invention of Brasilia
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