Modern
mário moreira fontenelle
Born 1919
Died 1986
Mário Moreira Fontenelle: The Chronicler of Brasília’s Genesis
Mário Moreira Fontenelle (1919 – 1986) stands as a singular figure in Brazilian photography, inextricably linked to the audacious ambition of Juscelino Kubitschek’s vision for Brasília—the “Concrete Utopia.” Born in Paranapana, Piauí, Fontenelle's early life was marked by modest circumstances and an innate fascination with aviation, which would ultimately shape his career…
Chronological Journey
The Lifeline
Scroll through mário moreira fontenelle's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
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Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups mário moreira fontenelle's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
