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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Rio, capital da colônia
In 1763, the city of São Sebastião do Rio de Janeiro became the capital of Colonial Brazil, replacing São Salvador. The change was a consequence of the strategic position Rio held due to its proximity to the Minas region – where abundant alluvial gold had been found in the late 17th century – and it gave the city immense prominence, from a political and economic standpoint.
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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 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: 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: 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 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: 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.