Saturday, July 31, 2010

The Typical Brazilian

Brazilian Beauty

Today's vast ethnic and cultural mixing began in the colonial period between the portugese settlers, native Indian tribes and African slaves. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries Italian, German, Spanish, Middle Eastern and Japanese immigrants added to the diverse populace and Brazilian identity. 

What does a typical Brazilian look like?
Is he dark-skinned like soccer icon, Pelé?
Or is she blond and blue-eyed like supermodel Gisele Bundchen?

Actually, there is no typical Brazilian - only mixtures that have produced a people overflowing with hospitality, warmth and happiness. 

See more of my paintings at the museum until Aug 15th in "Featured Events" in www.mdiggsart.com

Immigrant´s Son                            

Amazon Youth

   

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