New Book 'ABOUT DRAWING IN BRAZIL' Elevates Drawing from Secondary to Central Role in Art Education
'ABOUT DRAWING IN BRAZIL,' curated by Claudio Mubarac and released by Escola da Cidade, positions drawing as a central theme in Brazilian arts education. This anthology features seven historical analyses, each paired with contemporary artists' works to foster a dialogue between theory and practice. Notable pairings include Joachim Lebreton alongside Jean-Baptiste Bebret, Rui Barbosa with Henrique Bernardelli, and Mario de Andrade paired with Lasar Segall. The opening essay discusses Joaquim Lebreton's 1816 proposal for an imperial fine arts school, which was unpublished until 1958. Later contributions from Ruy Barbosa and Lucio Costa advocate for drawing's role in youth education for national advancement. Mubarac's final essay, informed by a 2017 class, showcases works from eight contemporary artists, highlighting a resurgence of interest in drawing within art, architecture, and design education in the 21st century.
Key facts
- The book 'ABOUT DRAWING IN BRAZIL' is organized by Claudio Mubarac and published by Escola da Cidade.
- It compiles seven historical studies on drawing, pairing each with works by contemporary artists.
- The opening essay is Joaquim Lebreton's 1816 proposal for an imperial fine arts school and lyceum, unpublished until 1958.
- Essays by Ruy Barbosa (1880s) and Lucio Costa (1930s) advocate drawing in education for technical and aesthetic development.
- Mario de Andrade, Vilanova Artigas, and Flávio Motta provide later essays with differentiated viewpoints.
- Claudio Mubarac's concluding essay references a 2017 class and includes works by eight contemporary artists.
- The book addresses a mid-20th century decline in drawing theory but notes a 21st-century renewal.
- Artist pairings include Lebreton with Bebret, Barbosa with Bernardelli, and Andrade with Segall.
Entities
Artists
- Claudio Mubarac
- Joachim Lebreton
- Jean-Baptiste Bebret
- Rui Barbosa
- Henrique Bernardelli
- Mario de Andrade
- Lasar Segall
- Lucio Costa
- Vilanova Artigas
- Flavio Motta
- Alberto Martins
- Elisa Bracher
- Ester Grinspum
- Jose Spaniol
- Madalena Hashimoto
- Marco Buti
- Paulo Monteiro
- Paulo Pasta
Institutions
- Escola da Cidade
Locations
- Brazil