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Oscar Niemeyer Quotes: I was attracted by the curve — the liberated, sensual curve suggested by the possibilities of new technology yet so often recalled in venerable old baroque churches.
         

I was attracted by the curve — the liberated, sensual curve suggested by the possibilities of new technology yet so often recalled in venerable old baroque churches.


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This page presents the quote "I was attracted by the curve — the liberated, sensual curve suggested by the possibilities of new technology yet so often recalled in venerable old baroque churches.". Author of this quote is Oscar Niemeyer. This quote is about new technology, technology, curves, sensual, liberated, baroque,.