"use of many" vs "use of a lot (of)"

[Mdenglish]

Hello there

Are the following sentences correct ?

1. Mr. Smith knows many things about Tingatinga.
2. Mr. Smith knows a lot about Tingatinga.
3. Mr Smith knows a lot of things about Tingatinga.

Thanks in advance,

mdenglish

[Skrej]

Hi Mdenglish.

All 3 sentences are correct as written.

Is Tingatinga referring to the artist or the style? Either way, your sentences are still correct.

I confess I had to google Tingatinga. You learn something new everyday!
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