Present-day Sao Paulo evolved from coffee plantations into a hub for Modernist architecture, driven by a movement that celebrated Brazilian culture over European influences.
The Semana de Arte Moderna in 1922 marked the beginning of Brazil's Modernist movement, showcasing artists and writers advocating for an authentic Brazilian approach to modernity.
Architects in Sao Paulo, influenced by the city's infrastructure, distinguished Paulista Modernism with bold, muscular concrete forms that defied the terrain, creating an imposing urban landscape.
The FAU-USP, designed by Joao Batista Vilanova Artigas in 1961, exemplifies Paulista Modernism with its bold construction and central atrium, merging functionality with architectural expression.
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