Hokusai and the Ukiyo-e woodblock prints had a significant influence on Western art during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Ukiyo-e prints, with their bold lines, flattened space, and bright colors, were appreciated for their unique aesthetics and novel subject matter, which depicted everyday life and popular culture. Artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Edgar Degas, and Mary Cassatt were among those who were inspired by Hokusai's work and the Ukiyo-e tradition. Van Gogh, in particular, collected Japanese prints and incorporated elements of their style into his own work, including the use of strong outlines and bright colors. Hokusai's iconic series, "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji," which features the mountain in various settings and perspectives, was especially popular among...
Hokusai was a Japanese artist and printmaker who lived from 1760 to 1849, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest artists of the ukiyo-e tradition, which is a genre of woodblock prints and paintings that flourished in Japan from the 17th to the 19th centuries. The charm of Hokusai's art lies in several aspects: Capturing the beauty of nature: Hokusai's art often depicts natural landscapes, such as mountains, waterfalls, and oceans, with great attention to detail and a keen sense of perspective. He had a deep appreciation for the natural world and his art reflects this, conveying a sense of awe and wonder that resonates with viewers. Bold and dynamic compositions: Hokusai's art often features bold and dynamic...
A work that can be listed as one of the three roles in the Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji series. This painting, which represents the majestic appearance of Mt. Fuji, is called "Black Fuji" while "Gaifu, Clear Weather" was called "Red Fuji".Summer cumulonimbus clouds form at the foot of the mountain, and the foot of the mountain is covered with black clouds. It is a work drawn in contrast to the static red Fuji. In addition, by depicting the difference in weather between the summit of Mt.The sharp gradation from the jet-black base to the summit and the sharp peak convey the rigor of Mt. Fuji and the tranquility that surrounds it. The subject "white rain" means a shower. The...
This is one of the popular woodblock print in 36 views of Mt. Fuji by Katsushika Hokusai. Kajikazawa River and Fuefuki River join together to create rough waves of Fuji River.Waves crash against the rocks and foam violently.In contrast to the rough seas, a fisherman silently casts his net on the rocky ground.A triangle is formed from the fisherman's back to his head, and from his hand to the focused net. A similar shape is depicted as Ura-Fuji in the background.A solitary fisherman casts his net with a sense of tension, while a child peering into a basket of fish on a rocky beach represents the overall tension.It softens the feeling of stuffiness. The first print is printed in a single...
Birth of Katsushika Hokusai The painter Katsushika Hokusai was born on September 23rd, the 10th year of Horeki. He was born in Honjo Warisesui, Shimosa Province. His childhood name was Tokitaro, but he later changed his name to Tetsuzo.Hokusai first became interested in painting when he was six years old.Around this time (1765), woodblock printing technology was developed, and multicolored nishiki-e prints began to appear on the market.After that, when Hokusai turned 12 years old, he worked as a boy at a rental bookstore, and it is said that he studied painting by looking at the illustrations in the book in his spare time from work.When he was 15, he started working for a sculptor and carving woodblocks, but it didn't last...
