O futurismo paulista1994

"Examines Marinetti's visit to Brazil and its implications for understanding the various paths that modernism took in Brazil after the 1922 Week of Modern Art (Semana de Arte Moderna). Exploration of 'futurismo paulista' focuses on Papini, Soffici, Oswald de Andrade, Menotti Del Picchia, and Mario de Andrade. Author implies that futurism defines the spirit of early modernism in São Paulo, which, in the 1930s, evolved into discussions on Brazilian society. Includes valuable bibliographic information. Original scholarly contribution to the field"--Handbook of Latin American Studies, v. 58.