Literature of the Sao Paulo Week of Modern Art

Abstract

The Brazilian modernist movement, from its early development circa 1917 through its ftrst creative phase ending in 1929, encompassed the fine arts as well as literature in a broad attempt to renovate artistic and intellectuallife. The Week of Modern Art celebrated in the Municipal Theater of Sáo Paulo from 11 to 18 February 1922 was a focal point for the critical spirit seeking to redefine artistic values and stood as a symbol of a new expressive and interpretive tradition that would profoundly alter Brazilian writing.