Almeida Júnior: o pintor que trocou heróis europeus pelo Brasil real

Almeida Júnior was trained in Europe, but chose to paint the real Brazil. In this video, we follow the trajectory of one of the most important artists in the history of Brazilian art — from his academic training in Paris to his silent break with heroic and idealized themes. Awarded at a young age and supported by Dom Pedro II, Almeida Júnior studied at the École des Beaux-Arts, where he was a student of Alexandre Cabanel, one of the great names of 19th-century French academicism. Here, you will discover who Almeida Júnior's European master was — and how this rigorous training transformed into a profoundly Brazilian language. Watch the video by Alexandre Cabanel:    • Alexandre Cabanel: O Último Mestre da Arte...   By turning his gaze to the rural inhabitant, the everyday life, and the tension between countryside and city, Almeida Júnior created images that helped build the visual identity of modern Brazil. A video about art, history, and identity — and about how the silence of the common man can say more than great heroes. #AlmeidaJunior #BrazilianArt #HistoryOfArt