Monograph on the life and work of Perina (b. Campinas, Brazil) who formed many of the avant-garde collectives in Brazil that include: O grupo de Perina, o Grupo Vanguarda, o Grupo Hoje during the 1950s and 1960s in Campinas, Brazil. Earlier in his career he participated in the first salons of impressionism during the 1940s and his work has continued into the 21st century. Includes a documentary section with information on the Grupo Vanguarda's activities and the relationship that surround them.