Banca de QUALIFICAÇÃO: ANTONIO FERREIRA DA SILVA NETO

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STUDENT : ANTONIO FERREIRA DA SILVA NETO
DATE: 17/11/2025
TIME: 14:30
LOCAL: PGTEC/UFRN
TITLE:

THEATRICAL ARCHITECTURE IN THE SERTÃO: Cultural and Historical Influences on the Configuration of Scenic Spaces in Western Rio Grande do Norte

KEY WORDS:

Phenomenology; Ephemeral spaces; Theatrical manifestations; Heritage; Rio Grande do Norte – Brazil.

PAGES: 93
BIG AREA: Ciências Sociais Aplicadas
AREA: Arquitetura e Urbanismo
SUBÁREA: Fundamentos de Arquitetura e Urbanismo
SPECIALTY: História da Arquitetura e Urbanismo
SUMMARY:

In recent decades, theatrical spaces and scenic manifestations in the Upper West and Assú Valley regions have faced the challenge of reconciling the preservation of their cultural expressions with the transformations imposed by urban development and new social dynamics. Observing cities such as Mossoró, Pau dos Ferros, Apodi, and Assú, one notices an intense artistic vitality, especially in theatrical practices, which manifest themselves in religious performances and popular celebrations. These representations reveal aesthetic singularities and spatial conceptions deeply rooted in the historical, cultural, and urban contexts of each locality. The central question is: how did the sociocultural and theatrical context influence the process of implementation and development of theatrical spaces in the sertão of Upper Western Rio Grande do Norte and the Assú Valley? The investigation is based on the hypothesis that the historical and cultural transformations of these cities conditioned the uses, forms, and functions attributed to architectural spaces intended for theatrical practices, integrating both permanent buildings and ephemeral locations, such as squares and streets, where popular and religious performances take place. This is justified by the relevance of the symbolic, artistic, and urban dimensions that configure these spaces and by the need to record and value the cultural heritage of Rio Grande do Norte. Thus, the general objective is to understand the configuration and implementation of scenic spaces in the urban context and in the cultural manifestations of the municipalities studied. It is understood that the spaces and scenic practices of these localities reflect historical, social, and symbolic processes. Therefore, both permanent and ephemeral buildings will be investigated. The study includes both permanent buildings intended for theatrical activities and ephemeral spaces – such as squares and temporary structures – understood as settings for collective manifestation and safeguarding of cultural memory. The research demonstrates that theater, as an architectural and social phenomenon, plays a fundamental role in valuing local traditions, promoting community integration and strengthening urban identity. In addition to contributing to the historiography of theatrical architecture in Rio Grande do Norte, it ultimately seeks to raise reflections on observation policies, proposing reflections on cultural incentives, and offering subsidies for future investigations in the field of architecture and urbanism.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Presidente - 347654 - ANGELA LUCIA DE ARAUJO FERREIRA
Interno - ***.093.034-** - DIOGO CARDOSO BARRETTO - UFRN
Interno - 1149450 - RUBENILSON BRASAO TEIXEIRA
Externa à Instituição - TAMMS MARIA DA CONCEICAO MORAIS CAMPOS - UFERSA
Externo à Instituição - YURI SIMONINI SOUZA - UNI-RN