Fotografia arquitetônica em São Luís: um retrato do Complexo Deodoro

Abstract

This project is a research about the Deodoro Complex and how it has evolved to reach the place it is today, evaluating its development throughout history, using historical photographs of the location from some important albums of the state of Maranhão, and new images of this area. Therefore, this work aims to understand the development of this important locality in the city of São Luís, creating a timeline and analyzing the elements of the Deodoro Complex currently, such as its layout, vegetation, and other characteristics that compose this public space. Thus, qualitative research was conducted, using older photos of the complex as a reference for comparison, along with new authorial photographs. In conclusion, understanding all the changes that led to the “Complexo Deodoro” that is known to this day, resulting from a rectilinear layout, and understanding the nuances behind its elements and its role in today's São Luís.