The Curves of Time. The Memoirs of Oscar Niemeyer

By Will Jones 2001-02-13T00:00:00

I am not attracted to the straight line, hard and inflexible, created by man. I am attracted to free-flowing sensual curves.' These words, which open the memoirs of Pritzker-prize winning architect Oscar Niemeyer, perfectly sum up his architectural philosophy, his take on life and his writing.The opening scene sees Niemeyer ...

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