Resources for Teaching and Learning
Antonio Francisco Lisboa: AleijadinhoThe artist Antonio Francisco Lisboa, better known by the nickname Aleijadinho, is considered a national hero. He is the subject not only of books and exhibitions, but also of films and television series. He is known for both the quantity and quality of his sculptural work, as well as for his fascinating and contested biography.
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Smarthistory Essays
Periodically, I contribute essays on colonial Brazilian art and architecture to Smarthistory.org.