Since the colonial period, the literature of Brazil was constantly under the Portuguese influence followed by a literary age characterized by romanticism and neo classicism. While the modern age saw the effect of realism in majority of the literary works. Some of the most popular Brazilian writers who rose to international prominence are--- Machado de Assis, Euclides da Cunha, Monteiro Lobato, Lima Barreto and Simões Lopes Neto.
Music
The music of Brazil is very unique and diverse. A variety of musical forms have developed in different parts of the country, many with accompanying forms of dance to go with it. One of the most popular types of music and dance in Brazil is Samba. It is viewed as Brazil’s national musical style and a symbol of the Brazilian Carnival. Samba has evolved and today there are many different kinds of samba music and dance that consists of several forms.
Theater
Some of the popular theater in Brazil comes from diverse medieval traditions that came to Brazil from the colonial period. An example of that is very popular puppet theater in the North-East. Religion also affects the Brazilian theater. It has been noted that there have been quite a few performances have had to do with possession cults in the Brazilian culture.
Art
It is rare but rock art has been found in Brazil from centuries ago. It is scarce and very valuable. Ancient rituals of body art and feather art have been recreated and turned into modern pieces. Some well-known and respected modern brazilian artists include: Cândido Portinari, Alberto da Veiga Guignard, José Pancetti, Aldo Bonadei, Mário Zanini.
Architecture
Some examples famous architecture in Brazil:
• The National Congress of Brazil (Oscar Niemeyer) – this building is all about balance and equality.
• The Brazilian Museum of Sculpture (Paulo Mendes da Rocha) – a work of true imagination.
• The Palacio da Alvorada (Oscar Niemeyer) – this building is elegant and progressive, the perfect place to host and entertain dignitaries.
• Brazil’s Civic Square (Burle Max) – this is an innovative structure that is somewhat symbolic.
• The Rio De Janeiro Museum of Modern Art (Afonso Reidy) – see concrete and formed metal combine in a hub of design contrasts.
• The Theatre in Ibirapuera Park (Oscar Niemeyer) – this theatre demonstrates Niemeyer’s dedication to peace and progress.
• The SESC Pompeia Cultural Centre (Lina Bo Bardi) – the architecture of this centre is unique and combines natural wood with postmodern concrete and plenty of colour.
Movie Style
Brazilian cinema most closely resembles that of France, because Brazil is likewise not known for its genre cinema. French cinema regularly releases action and suspense movies with considerable domestic box office impact.
Music
The music of Brazil is very unique and diverse. A variety of musical forms have developed in different parts of the country, many with accompanying forms of dance to go with it. One of the most popular types of music and dance in Brazil is Samba. It is viewed as Brazil’s national musical style and a symbol of the Brazilian Carnival. Samba has evolved and today there are many different kinds of samba music and dance that consists of several forms.
Theater
Some of the popular theater in Brazil comes from diverse medieval traditions that came to Brazil from the colonial period. An example of that is very popular puppet theater in the North-East. Religion also affects the Brazilian theater. It has been noted that there have been quite a few performances have had to do with possession cults in the Brazilian culture.
Art
It is rare but rock art has been found in Brazil from centuries ago. It is scarce and very valuable. Ancient rituals of body art and feather art have been recreated and turned into modern pieces. Some well-known and respected modern brazilian artists include: Cândido Portinari, Alberto da Veiga Guignard, José Pancetti, Aldo Bonadei, Mário Zanini.
Architecture
Some examples famous architecture in Brazil:
• The National Congress of Brazil (Oscar Niemeyer) – this building is all about balance and equality.
• The Brazilian Museum of Sculpture (Paulo Mendes da Rocha) – a work of true imagination.
• The Palacio da Alvorada (Oscar Niemeyer) – this building is elegant and progressive, the perfect place to host and entertain dignitaries.
• Brazil’s Civic Square (Burle Max) – this is an innovative structure that is somewhat symbolic.
• The Rio De Janeiro Museum of Modern Art (Afonso Reidy) – see concrete and formed metal combine in a hub of design contrasts.
• The Theatre in Ibirapuera Park (Oscar Niemeyer) – this theatre demonstrates Niemeyer’s dedication to peace and progress.
• The SESC Pompeia Cultural Centre (Lina Bo Bardi) – the architecture of this centre is unique and combines natural wood with postmodern concrete and plenty of colour.
Movie Style
Brazilian cinema most closely resembles that of France, because Brazil is likewise not known for its genre cinema. French cinema regularly releases action and suspense movies with considerable domestic box office impact.