Sinopse: Major Catalogue That Represents A Detailed Chronological Analysis Of Brazilian Sculpture For The Last 2 Centuries; From The Rococo Carioca Creations Of 18th Century Artist Mestre Valentim (b. Brazil 1745-1813) To The Geometric Sculptures Of Constructivism Artist Rubem Valentim (b. Bahía, Brazil 1922-1991) Considered One Of The Most Influential Artists In Brazil During The Late 20th Century. This Fine Edition Documents The Artistic Patrimony Of The Missao Artística Francesa, Covering Important Historical Personages And Facts Like The Activities Of The Academia Imperial De Belas Artes (imperial Academy Of Fine Arts Of Rio De Janeiro) And The Liceu De Artes E Ofícios (school Of Arts And Crafts Of Sao Paulo), The Visit Of The Italian Sculptors In Sao Paulo And The Brazilian Modernism Movement Of The 20th Century. Important Reference On The History Of Brazilian Sculpture As Well As The Patrimonial Legacy From The European Sculptors Who Contributed And Worked In The Country. The Book Comprises Critical Texts, And Includes Brief Biographies And Commented Entries On Close To 350 Pieces From The Holdings Of The Museu Nacional De Belas Artes, Museu Histórico Nacional Do Rio De Janeiro, Museu Mariano Procópio De Minas Gerais, And From Private Collections In Sao Paulo, Rio De Janeiro And Minas Gerais. Mayra Laudanna E Emanoel Araujo. Published On The Occasion Of The Exhibition Held From March 20 To July 19, 2009 At The Museu Afro Brasil In São Paulo. Includes Bibliographical References.
