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Contemporary Brazilian painting and printmaking

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1 serious painters in Brazil, artists who know their or 'Op' art, whether or not they make use of the most
Roberto de Lamonica
No. 56. 1963 metier, who have overcome most of the material farfetched and incredible resources, but somehow,
Metal engraving 9¾ X 23½ in. obstacles. But here comes another of the paradoxes: from the younger people, one expects restlessness and
2 Brazil belongs to a new world, and most of the painters curiosity. a wish to revolt against the old and established
Arcangelo lanelli belong to a new generation, and their average age would standards.
White, 1963
63 X 51 in. probably be under forty. At the same time there is, on Another paradox is the importance of printmaking in
the whole, a great lack of curiosity. of adventurous Brazil, a country where artists usually limit themselves
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Danilo di Prete spirit, too much resignation and conformity. One may to a certain sphere of activities. There are painters·
Cosmic Landscape No. 7, 1964 Ii ke or dis Ii ke al I the latest trends. whether they are · Pop' printmakers. draughtsmen, sculptors. Very few work the
59 X 59 in.
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