Portinari was the son of Italian Immigrants who were devout Catholics. He studied art in Rio de Janeiro and spent much of his young adulthood in Europe where he was influenced by and met artists such as Pablo Picasso and the Mexican muralist, Diego Rivera. His art often depicts scenes of Brzilian poverty or religious themes in a Brazilian environment. Today, Portinari's family home is a museum and that is where we went to learn more about his life and his art. Not only did we learn a lot, we also expereiced much of the local culture and made many new friends - It was a fantastic experience!
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| Sr. Helenice and Ana Paula, High School coordinator |
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| Ms. Nipp and Maria Livia, PE faculty - they are old friends as Maria Livia visited Dallas last Fall |
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| Portinari's distinct yellow and cobalt-colored house and rose garden |
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| We saw so many beautiful flowers! |
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| On the steps of the Church of Saint Anthony just across from Portinari's home |
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| Inside the Church and in front of the painting of Saint Anthony which was painted by Portinari |
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| A Portinari Museum selfie! |
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| The gardens were gorgeous and full of flowers |
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| The Church of St. Anthony which was restored by Portinari in gratitude for his safe travel from Europe |
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| These talented local musicians wanted to serenade the beautiful American girls |
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| We enjoyed the Brazilian country music which reminded many of us of Mariachi music |
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| We are making friends and fans everywhere we go! |
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