VOICED : Artistas brasilenos honran con grafitis a pintor frances en Rio

The video discusses a mural in Rio de Janeiro created by Brazilian artists and students to raise awareness about human rights. Inspired by the late French painter Jean-Baptiste Debré, the mural reflects on issues like slavery in colonial Brazil. Despite the abolition of slavery, its impact is still felt across the nation. The mural was unveiled to commemorate the bicentennial of the French artistic mission in Brazil, which Debré was part of. The mission's goal is to bring human rights topics to more Brazilian schools through art.

What inspired the mural project in Rio de Janeiro?

• The work of Jean-Baptiste Debré

• A modern art movement

• A famous Brazilian festival

• A local Brazilian artist

What historical issue is depicted in the mural?

• Industrial Revolution

• World War II

• Colonial slavery

• Modern technology

How do Brazilians perceive the legacy of slavery today?

• As a resolved issue

• As a distant memory

• As an ongoing societal weight

• As a minor historical event

What is the main goal of the mural project organizers?

• To promote tourism

• To celebrate local festivals

• To sell art pieces

• To educate about human rights

What did Jean-Baptiste Debré document during his time in Brazil?

• The industrial development

• The technological advancements

• The daily life, flora, and fauna

• The political changes