"This challenges the dominant narrative of Brazilian Modernism's origin myth-the 1922 Semana de Arte Moderna-by highlighting earlier, diverse expressions of modernity. The book's rich critical analysis of race, identity and visual culture provides a comprehensive and nuanced view of Brazilian art and society in the first half of the 20th century."
"The writer and photographer Mário de Andrade was a key voice within Brazilian Modernism. His novel Macunaíma, a cornerstone of Modernist literature, follows a shapeshifting 'hero', blending folklore, mythology and social critique to explore Brazilian identity. Katrina Dodson's recent translation wonderfully captures his playfully inventive use of language and immerses the reader in the atmosphere of heady excitement."
"This book is crucial for understanding the participation of Brazilian and other Latin American artists in the avant-garde scene of inter-war Paris. It explores artists' varying responses to the expectations of primitivism they encountered, challenging Eurocentric narratives. By examining the cultural exchanges and artistic innovations of these artists, Michele Greet provides deep insights into the intersections of art and identity during this period."
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