Sep 07, 2021
Brazil Independence Day 2021
This Doodle’s Key Themes
Today’s Doodle honors Brazil’s Independence Day or as it's known in Portuguese, Sete de Setembro (September Seventh). Referencing the book, Linha do Tempo do Design Gráfico Brasileiro, London-based guest artist Arthur Vergani illustrates a vintage stamp from Brazilian design history to interpret the colors and significance of the Brazilian flag.
Today’s Doodle artwork acknowledges the history of printing and its connection to independence. With few exceptions, the first printed materials and typographies only started being produced nationally after independence. One of the most remarkable pieces of this early stage in print production are stamps named Olho de boi (bull’s eye)—noted as the second international stamp produced in the world.
The Doodle’s design is also inspired by the Brazilian flag and its 27 stars reflect the Southern Hemispheric constellations such as the Southern Cross, the Greater Dog, and the Water Serpent—representing Brazil’s 27 states, too. Twenty-seven stars rest in the borders of the Doodle and the green, yellow, and blue letters mimic the color order of the flag.
O Doodle de hoje celebra o Dia da Independência do Brasil, conhecido como 7 de Setembro. Em referência ao livro "Linha do Tempo do Design Gráfico Brasileiro", o artista convidado e baseado em Londres Arthur Vergani ilustra um selo vintage da história do design brasileiro para interpretar as cores e o significado da bandeira do Brasil.
A arte desse Doodle reconhece a história da impressão e sua conexão com a independência. Com poucas exceções, os primeiros materiais e tipografias impressos só começaram a ser produzidos nacionalmente depois da independência! Uma das peças de maior destaque dessa etapa inicial da produção de impressos compõe a série de selos chamados Olho de Boi, conhecida como a segunda no mundo a ser produzida internacionalmente.
O design do Doodle também foi inspirado na bandeira brasileira e suas 27 estrelas que refletem constelações do Hemisfério Sul, como o Cruzeiro do Sul, Cão Maior e Hydra, assim como os 27 estados do Brasil. Vinte e sete estrelas aparecem nas bordas do Doodle com as letras verde, amarela e azul representando a ordem das cores na bandeira nacional.
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