Art & Culture
Because of its unique natural heritage, we tend
to forget that Tanzania is also rich in culture (past and present). Many sites
bear witness (as in Kondoa) that Tanzanians have always been great
artists.
Today, the Tanzanian art is found in many fields of greta interest to certain tourists who want to bring home an original souvenir.
Today, the Tanzanian art is found in many fields of greta interest to certain tourists who want to bring home an original souvenir.
Painting
Since the first paintings (in the
60s) of E.S Tingatinga, a great school of painting has developed to produce some
real artists (whose works are now exhibited across the World) with increasingly
diverse styles.
You can find beautiful paintings for very low prices.
You can find beautiful paintings for very low prices.
SCULPTURE
The Makonde sculptors tradition is very
old.
Initially, these sculptures, which were designed to portrait families and demons..., have evolved to respond to the "European" request and deal with numerous subjects.
Initially, these sculptures, which were designed to portrait families and demons..., have evolved to respond to the "European" request and deal with numerous subjects.
The Maasai ART
The great Maasai culture expresses itself
in its well-known attributes; shields, spears, necklaces, bracelets ... some
items are true works of art.
It's also an occasion to make friendly acquaintances in the shop ...
It's also an occasion to make friendly acquaintances in the shop ...
