The artist Katsushika Hokusai shaped the perception of Japanese art worldwide like almost no other. His iconic works – above all "The Great Wave" – still stand for the power, clarity, and aesthetics of Japanese woodblock prints.
In this volume , Rhiannon Paget traces Hokusai's extraordinary career: For over 70 years, he created works full of dynamism, experimentation, and stylistic diversity. His visual language had a lasting influence on European art—from van Gogh and Monet to Klimt and Gauguin . The book offers a well-researched and visually stunning introduction to the life and work of one of Japan's most important artists.
Technical details
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Author: Rhiannon Paget
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Title: Hokusai
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Format: Hardcover
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Dimensions: 21 x 26 cm
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Weight: 0.53 kg
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Pages: 96
The artist Katsushika Hokusai shaped the perception of Japanese art worldwide like almost no other. His iconic works – above all "The Great Wave" – still stand for the power, clarity, and aesthetics of Japanese woodblock prints.
In this volume , Rhiannon Paget traces Hokusai's extraordinary career: For over 70 years, he created works full of dynamism, experimentation, and stylistic diversity. His visual language had a lasting influence on European art—from van Gogh and Monet to Klimt and Gauguin . The book offers a well-researched and visually stunning introduction to the life and work of one of Japan's most important artists.
Technical details
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Author: Rhiannon Paget
-
Title: Hokusai
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Format: Hardcover
-
Dimensions: 21 x 26 cm
-
Weight: 0.53 kg
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Pages: 96