Jami

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/jami

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the artistic methodology?A distinct approach to painting emphasizing direct finger application of paint
2. What is the philosophical underpinning?Advocates for art's accessibility, tactile engagement, and intuitive expression
3. Why do people use their fingers instead of brushes in Jami?Using fingers makes art more accessible and lets everyone feel the paint directly, which helps them express their feelings and ideas.
4. How can I start making Jami art?Pick a color palette and a surface like paper, canvas, wood, or fabric, then use your fingers to dab, blend, or sweep the paint.

Viscosity: A liquid's resistance to flow; how thick or thin it is.
Substrate: The surface or material on which an artwork is created.
Avant-garde: New and experimental ideas and methods in art, music, or literature.