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Oscar Niemeyer Quotes: My work is not about 'form follows function, ' but 'form follows beauty' or, even better, 'form follows feminine.'
         

My work is not about 'form follows function, ' but 'form follows beauty' or, even better, 'form follows feminine.'


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My work is not about 'form follows function, ' but 'form follows beauty' or, even better, 'form follows feminine.'
         



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Today, architecture is invention. It isn't enough to just be rational - It must also be beautiful.

Today, architecture is invention. It isn't enough to just be rational - It must also be beautiful.



What attracts me are free and sensual curves. The curves we find in mountains, in the waves of the sea, in the body of the woman we love.

What attracts me are free and sensual curves. The curves we find in mountains, in the waves of the sea, in the body of the woman we love.



The rule is the worst thing. You just want to break it.

The rule is the worst thing. You just want to break it.



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Curves are the essence of my work because they are the essence of Brazil, pure and simple.



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When you have a large space to conquer, the curve is the natural solution.



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My architecture is easy to understand. And enjoy. I hope it also is hard to forget.



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It was the drawing that led me to architecture, the search for light and astonishing forms.



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