The last living figure of the modern movement in architecture, the mind behind the United Nations building, the city of Brazilia, and many other projects around the world, Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, has died, 10 days before his 105th birthday.
These are two slideshows with pictures of his life and projects:
http://g1.globo.com/oscar-niemeyer/platb/
http://g1.globo.com/pop-arte/fotos/2012/12/fotos-vida-de-oscar-niemeyer.html
Other resources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oscar_Niemeyer
http://www.amazon.com/s/184-8956844-0067834?ie=UTF8&field-keywords=oscar%20niemeyer&index=blended&li...
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