Advisor: Marcos Favero
Dissertation: Ângelo Murgel: singular trajectory (1932-1939)
Defense date: 03/06/2016
Abstract
Within the professional career of Angelo Murgel was selected time frame
characterized by its affinity for Art Deco, approximately between the years 1932
and 1939 were selected to study three works designed by the architect in the
period and architectural model: Cine Theatro Brazil, Hospital Luke and Brazil
Palace Hotel. Examining the cultural context experienced by Murgel to their
training, the study of existing modernity by longing situation in Belo Horizonte
especially during the 1930s and the analysis of the three selected projects, would
seek to link our research object, Angelo Murgel, the architecture model Art Deco
widespread in Belo Horizonte between the 1930s and 1940. as projects of the
same architect who has become the first professional to develop a project in style
in Belo Horizonte, the study is done in order to understand the formation of both
its practice architectural design, considering the appropriation of traditional and
modern forms, but also of his speech, discussing the use of new techniques and
construction technologies in construction.