Di cavalcanti biography
Di cavalcanti biography
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De Cavalcanti
| Brazilian modernist artist. Date of Birth: 06.09.1897 Country: Brazil |
Content:
- Early Life and Influences
- Modernist Breakthrough
- European Exposure
- Communist Engagement
- Imprisonment and Resilience
- European Sojourn and Rediscovered Works
- Focus on Latin American Themes
- Legacy as a Brazilian Modernist
Early Life and Influences
Born in Rio de Janeiro, Di Cavalcanti experienced the city's artistic ambiance from a young age.
He briefly studied law but abandoned it, moving to São Paulo in 1917. His early exhibition, featuring caricatures influenced by Symbolism, was held at a São Paulo bookstore.
Modernist Breakthrough
In 1918, Di Cavalcanti joined a group of intellectuals including Mario de Andrade and Oswald de Andrade.
He played a significant role in the Semana de Arte (Art Week) of 1922, showcasing works influenced by Symbolism and Expressionism.
European Exposure
From 1923 to 1925, Di Cavalcanti lived in Paris, working as a correspondent an