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Athos Bulcão
- July 2, 1918
- July 31, 2008
- 90 years
- Parkinson's disease
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Athos Bulcão, 90, Brazilian painter and sculptor, Parkinson's disease.
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|Athos Bulcão (July 2, 1918 – July 31, 2008) was a Brazilian painter and sculptor. He was born in Rio de Janeiro.
Biography
Athos Bulcão was born in Rio de Janeiro on July 2, 1918.
In the 1940s he assisted Cândido Portinari with the "São Francisco de Assis" painting at the Pampulha Church, in Belo Horizonte. Later he moved to Paris, where he lived until 1949.
Returning to Brazil, he became one of the collaborators of the construction of Brasília, taking part in several of Oscar Niemeyer's projects. In 1958 he moved to Brasília, where he lived until his death in 2008.
Athos Bulcão died in Brasília on July 31, 2008, due to complications from Parkinson's disease.
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- "Athos Bulcão - O artista de Brasília"brasil.elpais.com
- "Athos Bulcão dies at the age of 90"oglobo.globo.com
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1.What was the date of birth for Athos Bulcão?
- A.June 2, 1918
- B.August 15, 1920
- C.July 2, 1918correct
- D.July 31, 2008
Athos Bulcão was born in Rio de Janeiro on July 2, 1918.
Source: Biography section
2.In which city was Athos Bulcão born?
- A.Brasília
- B.Rio de Janeirocorrect
- C.Belo Horizonte
- D.Paris
Athos Bulcão was born in Rio de Janeiro on July 2, 1918.
Source: Biography section
3.In which city did Athos Bulcão die?
- A.Rio de Janeiro
- B.Brasíliacorrect
- C.Belo Horizonte
- D.Paris
Athos Bulcão died in Brasília on July 31, 2008.
Source: Biography section
4.What was the occupation of Athos Bulcão?
- A.Painter and sculptorcorrect
- B.Engineer and designer
- C.Musician and teacher
- D.Architect and writer
Athos Bulcão is described as a Brazilian painter and sculptor.
Source: Introduction
5.With which artist did Athos Bulcão assist in the 1940s?
- A.Pablo Picasso
- B.Oscar Niemeyer
- C.Alberto Giacometti
- D.Cândido Portinaricorrect
In the 1940s Athos Bulcão assisted Cândido Portinari with the painting at the Pampulha Church.
Source: Biography section
6.What project were Athos Bulcão and Cândido Portinari working on in the 1940s?
- A.A monument in Rio de Janeiro
- B.The Pampulha Church paintingcorrect
- C.The construction of Brasília
- D.A private gallery in Paris
Athos Bulcão assisted Cândido Portinari with the São Francisco de Assis painting at the Pampulha Church.
Source: Biography section
7.Until what year did Athos Bulcão live in Paris?
- A.1958
- B.1940
- C.2008
- D.1949correct
After moving to Paris, Athos Bulcão lived there until 1949.
Source: Biography section
8.In what year did Athos Bulcão move to Brasília?
- A.1940
- B.2008
- C.1949
- D.1958correct
Athos Bulcão moved to Brasília in 1958.
Source: Biography section
9.Which famous architect did Athos Bulcão collaborate with in Brasília?
- A.Lúcio Costa
- B.Cândido Portinari
- C.Le Corbusier
- D.Oscar Niemeyercorrect
Athos Bulcão became a collaborator on the construction of Brasília, working on several of Oscar Niemeyer's projects.
Source: Biography section
10.What health condition contributed to the death of Athos Bulcão?
- A.Parkinson's diseasecorrect
- B.Pneumonia
- C.Cancer
- D.Heart disease
Athos Bulcão died in Brasília due to complications from Parkinson's disease.
Source: Biography section
11.When did Athos Bulcão pass away?
- A.July 2, 2008
- B.July 31, 2008correct
- C.August 31, 2008
- D.July 2, 1918
Athos Bulcão died on July 31, 2008.
Source: Biography section
12.Where is the Pampulha Church located where Athos Bulcão worked?
- A.Paris
- B.Brasília
- C.Belo Horizontecorrect
- D.Rio de Janeiro
Athos Bulcão worked on the Pampulha Church painting located in Belo Horizonte.
Source: Biography section
13.How long did Athos Bulcão live in Brasília?
- A.From 1958 until 2018
- B.From 1958 until 2008correct
- C.From 1949 until 2008
- D.From 1940 until 1949
Athos Bulcão moved to Brasília in 1958 and lived there until his death in 2008.
Source: Biography section
14.What was the specific subject of the painting Athos Bulcão assisted on in Belo Horizonte?
- A.Modern Brazilian Azulejaria
- B.São Francisco de Assiscorrect
- C.Abstract shapes
- D.The construction of Brasília
Athos Bulcão assisted with the São Francisco de Assis painting at the Pampulha Church.
Source: Biography section
15.Which of the following cities did Athos Bulcão reside in before moving to Brasília?
- A.Belo Horizonte
- B.Salvador
- C.São Paulo
- D.Pariscorrect
Athos Bulcão moved to Paris and lived there until 1949 before returning to Brazil.
Source: Biography section
16.What is the name of the foundation dedicated to Athos Bulcão?
- A.The Brasília Art Society
- B.The Portinari Institute
- C.The Athos Bulcão Foundationcorrect
- D.The Niemeyer Foundation
The biography mentions the Athos Bulcão Foundation in the external links.
Source: External links
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