My architecture
My architecture
Oscar Niemeyer
Revan, Rio de Janeiro; 1st edition, 2000
original title: Minha arquitetura
CDD 720.981 N575m
edition: english
paperback
112 p
14 x 21 x 0,7 cm
250 g
illustrated
B&W
photos
drawings
ISBN
85-706-199-8
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about the book
The English version of “Minha arquitetura”, book in witch the famous Brazilian architect at the age of 93, been 62 dedicated to his career; examines his work since he designed Pampulha or the Museum of Contemporary Art in Niterói, passing trough Brasilia’s palaces, the Mondadori building in Milan, the Communist Party in Paris and all of his most important projects that showed the word his remarkable architecture.
Oscar Niemeyer wrote this book in a pleasant and objective way for the architecture students, their colleagues, and all people interested in Art. He talks about how his work has been done, what is special about it and what makes it different from all the other distinguished architects all over.
Filled with pictures and drawings specially made by the author for the book, “My Architecture” was launched in Stockholm in October, 26, during an exhibition honoring him.
about the author
Oscar Niemeyer
Oscar Ribeiro de Almeida de Niemeyer Soares Filho, Rio de Janeiro 15/12/1907, arquiteto brasileiro considerado um dos mais influentes na Arquitetura Moderna internacional. Pioneiro na exploração construtivas e plásticas do concreto armado.
