Banca de DEFESA: Átila Rezende Fialho

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STUDENT : Átila Rezende Fialho
DATE: 20/03/2024
TIME: 14:30
LOCAL: Videoconferência - https://www.ppgfau.unb.br/component/agenda/agendas
TITLE:

Submerged Memories: Vila Amaury, from Inside and Outside

KEY WORDS:

Vila Amaury; history of Brasília; oral history; memory; segregation

PAGES: 191
BIG AREA: Ciências Sociais Aplicadas
AREA: Arquitetura e Urbanismo
SUMMARY:

The case of Vila Amaury, deliberately conceived in the region that would soon become Lake Paranoá, prompts us to reflect on the oblivion of certain memories in contrast to the persistence of others. Brasília's official narrative consistently extols its status as a modernist, monumental, rational, and planned city, presented as the epitome of the solution to urban chaos that had been sought for over a century. Conversely, Vila Amaury was an informal settlement of "candangos" that emerged during the construction of the capital city and was intentionally flooded by Lake Paranoá within a short span, as part of a deliberate policy. Despite being a well-documented episode, until now it has not been inserted into a debate about the capital’s memory dispute and the idea of modernity, with its underlying discursive duality of modern versus wild. By amplifying the voices of those who resided in Vila Amaury through oral histories, this study seeks not only to rebuild a marginalized chapter of history but also to interrogate and challenge official narratives. Such an approach is crucial for achieving a more multifaceted understanding of the past, emphasizing the significance of the urban experiences of individuals who were systematically marginalized during the physical and symbolic construction of the territory. A critical examination of orality, memory, and the construction of a so-called universal history is essential for this type of inquiry, serving as a reminder that history encompasses not only objective facts but also the lived experiences of ordinary individuals. After becoming acquainted with the settlement from within and without, we thus endeavor to scrutinize certain foundational aspects supporting Brasília's official narrative, while also elucidating how these foundations contributed to the symbolic and tangible submersion of Vila Amaury. This broader, more inclusive perspective enriches our comprehension of the past and enables us to challenge prevailing narratives that frequently marginalize certain voices and viewpoints.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Externa à Instituição - ANA CLAUDIA SCAGLIONE VEIGA DE CASTRO - USP
Presidente - 1855707 - CAROLINA PESCATORI CANDIDO DA SILVA
Externa ao Programa - 1668696 - HAYDEE GLORIA CRUZ CARUSO - nullInterna - 1802332 - MARIA FERNANDA DERNTL