Katsushika Hokusai

Artist of the Ukiyo-e


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Waves of Success:

36 Views of Mount Fuji


view hokusai's famous print series

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Who was Hokusai?

Katsushika Hokusai was one of the most recognised and prolific artists of 18th & 19th century Japan.
Read about his life.

The artistic style of Ukiyo-e developed in 17th century Japan.
Enter The Floating World.

What is Ukiyo-e?

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What was Japan like then?

The Edo Period of Japanese history was one of contrast and change.
Learn about the world Hokusai lived in.

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Japonism:

An Exchange of Thoughts

how did Japanese art influence the artists of The West?