Rio, Cidade em transformação
CURADORIA
Antonio Edmilson Rodrigues Martins
The gallery presents the urban development of Rio over its almost five centuries of existence, from before its founding to the present day. The changes in ways of building and living, the key players in the transformation of urban space, and the different strategies for making Rio de Janeiro a healthier city are the guiding threads of this journey through Rio, a city in transformation.
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A cidade modernista
The debate over modern architecture in Brazil was decisive for the city of Rio de Janeiro. From the Plano Agache, through the opening of large squares - such as Cinelândia - and large avenues, until reaching the first skyscraper in Latin America, art déco reformulated the architecture of a city that lived in constant boiling.
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DICANasce uma cidade
Image description: The image is a black-and-white engraving. In the center is a three-masted ship, with sails unfurled, sailing on the sea. To the left, part of another ship is partially visible. Below, there is text in old Portuguese, which reads: "A guaspav delemos D de Santa Cruz trado gia bil tornon a portugal co nona dodescobrimeto della".
Image description: The image is a black-and-white engraving. In the center is a three-masted ship, with sails unfurled, sailing on the sea. To the left, part of another ship is partially visible. Below, there is text in old Portuguese, which reads: "A guaspav delemos D de Santa Cruz trado gia bil tornon a portugal co nona dodescobrimeto della".DICACidade de colonos
Image description: The image is an old engraving depicting a map of a fortified city. The spatial arrangement begins in the upper left, where several circular and rectangular structures are located, possibly fortresses or towers. At the center, there is a densely populated area with buildings arranged in straight lines, forming the city center. To the right, there is a large flat area with a few scattered buildings. In the lower right corner, there is an island with an isolated fortification. The map is oriented with a compass at the center, indicating the cardinal points. In the lower right portion, there is an explanation of the symbols used on the map, but the text is not fully legible.
Image description: The image is an old engraving depicting a map of a fortified city. The spatial arrangement begins in the upper left, where several circular and rectangular structures are located, possibly fortresses or towers. At the center, there is a densely populated area with buildings arranged in straight lines, forming the city center. To the right, there is a large flat area with a few scattered buildings. In the lower right corner, there is an island with an isolated fortification. The map is oriented with a compass at the center, indicating the cardinal points. In the lower right portion, there is an explanation of the symbols used on the map, but the text is not fully legible.DICAA cidade toma a forma barroca
Image description: This is a photograph of a historic church located on a street. The church has a white facade with gray stone details. On the left, there is a tower with a bell and a cross on top. On the right, there is a building with green balconies and windows with bars. In front of the church, there is a sign reading "Ladeira da Misericordia." In the background, there are trees and a clear blue sky.
Image description: This is a photograph of a historic church located on a street. The church has a white facade with gray stone details. On the left, there is a tower with a bell and a cross on top. On the right, there is a building with green balconies and windows with bars. In front of the church, there is a sign reading "Ladeira da Misericordia." In the background, there are trees and a clear blue sky.DICANasce uma cidadeImage description: The image is a black-and-white engraving. In the center is a three-masted ship, with sails unfurled, sailing on the sea. To the left, part of another ship is partially visible. Below, there is text in old Portuguese, which reads: "A guaspav delemos D de Santa Cruz trado gia bil tornon a portugal co nona dodescobrimeto della".
Image description: The image is a black-and-white engraving. In the center is a three-masted ship, with sails unfurled, sailing on the sea. To the left, part of another ship is partially visible. Below, there is text in old Portuguese, which reads: "A guaspav delemos D de Santa Cruz trado gia bil tornon a portugal co nona dodescobrimeto della".DICACidade de colonosImage description: The image is an old engraving depicting a map of a fortified city. The spatial arrangement begins in the upper left, where several circular and rectangular structures are located, possibly fortresses or towers. At the center, there is a densely populated area with buildings arranged in straight lines, forming the city center. To the right, there is a large flat area with a few scattered buildings. In the lower right corner, there is an island with an isolated fortification. The map is oriented with a compass at the center, indicating the cardinal points. In the lower right portion, there is an explanation of the symbols used on the map, but the text is not fully legible.
Image description: The image is an old engraving depicting a map of a fortified city. The spatial arrangement begins in the upper left, where several circular and rectangular structures are located, possibly fortresses or towers. At the center, there is a densely populated area with buildings arranged in straight lines, forming the city center. To the right, there is a large flat area with a few scattered buildings. In the lower right corner, there is an island with an isolated fortification. The map is oriented with a compass at the center, indicating the cardinal points. In the lower right portion, there is an explanation of the symbols used on the map, but the text is not fully legible.DICAA cidade toma a forma barrocaImage description: This is a photograph of a historic church located on a street. The church has a white facade with gray stone details. On the left, there is a tower with a bell and a cross on top. On the right, there is a building with green balconies and windows with bars. In front of the church, there is a sign reading "Ladeira da Misericordia." In the background, there are trees and a clear blue sky.
Image description: This is a photograph of a historic church located on a street. The church has a white facade with gray stone details. On the left, there is a tower with a bell and a cross on top. On the right, there is a building with green balconies and windows with bars. In front of the church, there is a sign reading "Ladeira da Misericordia." In the background, there are trees and a clear blue sky.