Art

Katsushika Hokusai

Late Period Residence · Uraga, near Edo Bay

Japanese ukiyo-e artist (1760-1849) famous for 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' and woodblock prints that revolutionized landscape art.

Creator of 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' · Master of ukiyo-e woodblock printing · Pioneer of landscape art in Japan 1778–1849 Japanese 1760–1849

The Ukiyo-e Master's Classical Foundation

formative years

The Japanese classical texts that shaped Hokusai's aesthetic sensibilities and provided endless subjects for his woodblock prints and illustrations.

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Chinese Epic Adventures

active period

The great Chinese novels and tales that provided Hokusai with dramatic subjects for his narrative prints and dynamic figure compositions.

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The Artist's Philosophical Compass

throughout career

The philosophical and mythological texts that guided Hokusai's spiritual understanding and approach to depicting the natural world.

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Books About

Biographies, critical studies, and retrospectives.