Tingatinga

What style of art is this called?

In which country did this style of art started in?

• Kenya

• Egypt

• Nigeria

• Tanzania

It is called Tingatinga because

• The brush makes a funny sound when you are painting.

• Because it is the name of the artist.

The technique of slowly changing one colour into another is called...

(Example of this technique is in the photo)

• Shading

• blending

• Making a secondary colour

What kind of paint was used to create Tingatinga art?

• Buncho paint (Poster colour)

• Watercolour

• Bicycle paint

• Tempera

Why did the artist choose to use this type of paint?

• Because it was prettier.

• Because it was affordable.

• Because it was vibrant.

Are the animals drawn in Tingatinga art realistic?

• No, they are drawn in a whimsical style.

• Yes, they are photo realistic.

Tingatinga art was originally painted on..

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