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…
Also known as
Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida Niemeyer Soares Filho
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Known For
Casa Brasileira
— · TV
Brasília, Uma Sinfonia
1986 · Movie
Conterrâneos Velhos de Guerra
1990 · Movie
Brascuba
1987 · Movie
Pedro Mico
1985 · Movie
O Risco: Lúcio Costa e a Utopia Moderna
2002 · Movie
Chico e as Cidades
1999 · Movie
The Invention of Brasilia
2001 · Movie
Oscar Niemeyer: Life is a Breath of Air
2007 · Movie
Urbanized
2011 · Movie
Coisa Mais Linda - Histórias e Casos da Bossa Nova
2005 · Movie
When Brazil Was Modern
2025 · Movie