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Fileteado

Fileteado is a special type of art that comes from Buenos Aires, Argentina. It's all about making beautiful designs with paint, often including symmetrical patterns and flowing lines.

Imagine taking a piece of paper and drawing a bunch of fancy curves and swirls all over it. That's kind of what fileteado looks like! But instead of just scribbling randomly, fileteado artists carefully plan out their designs to make them look really cool.

Once they have the design in mind, they use paintbrushes to carefully paint the lines and shapes onto whatever surface they're working on. This could be a wall, a piece of furniture, or even a car!

Fileteado has been popular in Buenos Aires for a really long time, since it first became popular in the 19th century. Nowadays, you can see it all over the city, especially on old-fashioned buildings and signs.

Even though fileteado looks really fancy and complicated, it's something that anyone can learn to do with a little practice and patience. It's a fun way to make everyday things look more beautiful and interesting!