Near it, there is a church called the Capela São Francis De Assis, designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer. A well-known communist, Niemeyer ingeniously implemented the symbol of communism into the architecture of the church. With two columns perpendicularly perched, and the curve of the building itself, it was easy to see the political reference. Inside the church, we studied various artworks by Cândido Portinari, one of the most famous Brazilian painters, and Alfredo Ceschiatti Portinari?s artistic ability along with his use of blue paint contrasted beautifully with the white tiles of the church. Ceschiatti?s Biblical paintings possessed exquisite hues of blue, red, brown, and white, forming an intricate display of congruence. Once we finished looking at the inside of the church, we boarded the bus for a short tour of the buildings around the lagoon, which included former Casino Pampulha Art Museum and the Yacht Tennis Club. Finally, we drove to the airport for the flight to São Paulo and checked into our hotel, eager to shower, sleep, and see what will be in store for us the next day. Cristina García RTGAmbassador
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