Japanese ukiyo-e artist (1760-1849) famous for 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' and woodblock prints that revolutionized landscape art.
The Ukiyo-e Master's Classical Foundation
formative yearsThe Japanese classical texts that shaped Hokusai's aesthetic sensibilities and provided endless subjects for his woodblock prints and illustrations.
Chinese Epic Adventures
active periodThe great Chinese novels and tales that provided Hokusai with dramatic subjects for his narrative prints and dynamic figure compositions.
The Artist's Philosophical Compass
throughout careerThe philosophical and mythological texts that guided Hokusai's spiritual understanding and approach to depicting the natural world.
Books About: Katsushika Hokusai
Biographies, critical studies, and retrospectives.