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Khan Academy: Church of Sao Francisco De Assis, Ouro Preto, Brazil

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The church of Sao Francisco, with its curving geometries and lively ornamentation, stands in sharp contrast to traditional early modern Portuguese architecture which generally favored simple plans and exteriors. View pictures and read about the design and history of the church in this essay.

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churches
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antonio francisco lisboa, brazil architecture, church design, general mines, khan academy, khan academy: church of sao francisco de assis, ouro preto, brazil, minas gerais, portuguese churches, treaty of tordesillas, brazilwood, south american art
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  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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