What are popular forms of art in Brazil? How do artists express themselves here? Way before Europeans started to occupy Brazil, natives were like nomads, they would travel whenever they need to search for food. Back then, the natives created their own culture, art, religion, songs, and dances. But because the natives were constantly traveling, they had very little possession, and that is why not much of their art were saved. However, the Europeans came, causing formal art to happen instead of continuing rock art. Then Brazil's art once again started to adopt to another style, which is the Baroque style, influenced by the Roman Catholic priests, who came to Brazil. The style of the painting and sculptures were biblical, bold, and widespread. This change in style took place during the 16th centuries and continued until
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