Civilização

"Civilização" by Bernardo Marques (1929) exemplifies his mastery of Art deco style, blending bold forms and elegant lines to depict modern urban life. The artwork reflects Marques's engagement with genre painting, capturing everyday scenes with a sense of dynamism and sophistication. As a leading Portuguese modernist, Marques infused his work with a sense of progress and modernity, emphasizing geometric shapes and stylized figures. This piece exemplifies his contribution to a visual language that celebrates contemporary civilization while paying homage to the aesthetic principles of the Art deco movement.