Roberto Burle Marx: Brazilian Modernist
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (830 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0300212151 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 224 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-03-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A little disappointing I was hoping for more pictures of his landscapes- instead it's heavy on his drawings and paintings, which of course are excellent too.. "An absolute masterpiece of a complete artist" according to Paulo Santelli. This is definetily one of the best Burle Marx`s books of all time. It covers all his history with plenty of photos, text and descriptions that will make you travel through time and space. I`m a Brazilian Passionate lover of this complete artist. I have many books about his works, but If you are looking for one book that will cover it all, with sense and essence, this is. Five Stars Moises Siperstein Nice
These artists exemplify the extent to which his work continues to be a source of inspiration.. An avid horticulturalist, he was among the first to denounce deforestation in the region; he also discovered over thirty species of Brazilian flora, which bear his name. This beautifully illustrated and groundbreaking publication covers the full range of Burle Marx’s artistic output, as well as his remarkable home, an abandoned estate that he transformed into his office, workshop, gallery, and living space. An unprecedented look at the wide-ranging artistic work of one of the 20th century’s most significant landscape architects The modernist parks and gardens of Brazilian landscape architect and garden designer Roberto Burle Marx (1909–1994) earned him awards, widespread acclaim, and international fame. Over a 60-year career, he designed more than 2,000 gardens worldwide, the most famous of which are those he created in collaboration with the architect Oscar Niemeyer for Brasília. The enduring influence of Burle Marx’s work is also explored through interviews with seven contemporary artists: Juan Araujo, Paloma Bosquê, Dominique Go
Jens Hoffmann is deputy director of exhibitions and public programs and Claudia J. Nahson is the Morris and Eva Feld Curator, both at the Jewish Museum, New York.
About the AuthorJens Hoffmann is deputy director of exhibitions and public programs and Claudia J. Nahson is the Morris and Eva Feld Curator, both at the Jewish Museum, New York.