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The landscape architecture of Roberto Burle Marx /

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Interviews Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx. Presents his work and ideas. In Brazil his design imagery and use of indigenous plant materials revolutionized the treatment of urban open space. The humanist values and artistic aspirations of Burle Marx and his associate, Haruyoshi Ono,...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Muren, Zara (Screenwriter)
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: [United States] : [publisher not identified], [2014?]
Subjects:
Burle Marx, Roberto, > 1909-1994 > Interviews.
Landscape architects > Brazil.
Landscape architecture > Brazil.
Urban beautification > Brazil.
Public spaces > Brazil.
Burle Marx, Roberto, > 1909-1994.
Landscape architects.
Landscape architecture.
Public spaces.
Urban beautification.
Brazil.
Filmed interviews.
Documentary films.
Nonfiction films.
Feature films.
Interviews.
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Summary:Interviews Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx. Presents his work and ideas. In Brazil his design imagery and use of indigenous plant materials revolutionized the treatment of urban open space. The humanist values and artistic aspirations of Burle Marx and his associate, Haruyoshi Ono, are explained. Explores a diverse selection of 11 projects including Copacabana Promenade, IBM, Itarmarity Palace, the Monteiro Residence and Burle Marx's own home, the site of his most daring design experiments and some of his most perfectly realized work.
Item Description:Full screen (1.33:1).
Physical Description:1 videodisc (57 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in + 1 insert
Format:DVD video.
Production Credits:Camerawoman and editor, Zara Muren.