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It is not the right angle that attracts me, nor the…

“It is not the right angle that attracts me, nor the straight line, hard and inflexible, created by man. What attracts me is the free and sensual curve — the curve that I find in the mountains of my country, in the sinuous course of its rivers, in the body of the beloved woman.” quote by Oscar Niemeyer
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“It is not the right angle that attracts me, nor the straight line, hard and inflexible, created by man. What attracts me is the free and sensual curve — the curve that I find in the mountains of my country, in the sinuous course of its rivers, in the body of the beloved woman.”

Oscar Niemeyer

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

He prefers organic, flowing forms of nature over rigid, man‑made geometry.

In simple terms: Nature’s curves inspire him more than straight lines.

Key Takeaway

Embrace natural shapes in design.

Themes

architecture nature design philosophy

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • urban planning
  • landscape architecture
  • product design

Key Concepts

organicism aesthetic theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you incorporate natural curves into your work?
  • What does a straight line symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective

Rigid geometry can limit emotional resonance.

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