Tingatinga

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English

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Etymology

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Named after Edward Tingatinga, who began painting in this style around 1968 in Tanzania.

Noun

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Tingatinga (uncountable)

  1. A painting style of East Africa, featuring brilliant colours and using low-cost materials such as masonite and bicycle paint.
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