Roberto Burle Marx: Life and Work

The video explores the life and work of Roberto Burle Marx, a renowned Brazilian landscape architect. It covers his early life, artistic influences, and significant contributions to landscape architecture. Burle Marx's work is celebrated for integrating native Brazilian flora and promoting ecological awareness. His legacy includes over 2,000 projects and a strong influence on modern landscape design. The video encourages viewers to appreciate his work and engage with the content.

What is celebrated on October 4th?

• Day of the Painter

• Day of the Botanist

• Day of the Landscape Architect

• Day of the Architect

Where was Roberto Burle Marx born?

• Recife

• São Paulo

• Berlin

• Rio de Janeiro

Which famous architect was Roberto Burle Marx's neighbor in Rio de Janeiro?

• Le Corbusier

• Frank Lloyd Wright

• Lúcio Costa

• Oscar Niemeyer

What inspired Roberto Burle Marx's interest in botany?

• His architecture studies

• Visits to the Berlin Botanical Garden

• Exhibitions of artists like Picasso

• His mother's piano recitals

What was Roberto Burle Marx's first landscape project?

• Park of Flamengo

• Itamaraty Palace

• A house designed by Lúcio Costa and Gregório Varsha Joshi

• Copacabana Promenade

Which of the following is NOT one of Roberto Burle Marx's professions?

• Painter

• Jewelry Designer

• Ceramist

• Architect

Which famous landscape project did Roberto Burle Marx design in Miami?

• Golden Gate Park

• Millennium Park

• Central Park

• Biscayne Boulevard

What type of plants did Roberto Burle Marx incorporate into his works?

• Only desert plants

• Only exotic plants

• Only European plants

• Plants from the Brazilian Cerrado and Amazon

What did Roberto Burle Marx advocate for in the 1970s?

• Urban development

• Environmental conservation

• Deforestation

• Industrialization

What is the name of the site dedicated to Roberto Burle Marx after his death?

• Roberto Burle Marx Museum

• Burle Marx Garden

• Roberto Burle Marx Site

• Burle Marx Park