Katsushika Hokusai

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Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese painter and printmaker, best known for the paintings ‘The Great Wave off Kanagawa’ and ‘Fine Wind, Clear Morning,’ part of his painting series ‘Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji.’ Due to its spiritual significance, Mount Fuji inspired him and most of his works and brought him worldwide recognition. He began painting in the traditional form of the “ukiyo-e” genre. Over the years, her reformed and redefined the genre. He is known to have used the highest number of pseudonyms among the renowned Japanese artists and is still the most recognized of them. It is believed that he had contributed to more than 30,000 pieces of work. He painted until the end of his life. He and his works have inspired and influenced artists and art patrons across the globe.

Overview

Birthday October 31, 1760 (Scorpio)
Born In Japan
Alternative names Hokusai, Tokitarō
City Tokyo, Japan
Died on May 10, 1849
Parents Nakajima Ise

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What is the significance of Hokusai's "The Great Wave off Kanagawa?" "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" is one of Hokusai's most famous works and is considered a masterpiece of Japanese art. It is symbolic of the power of nature, the transient nature of life, and the enduring spirit of the Japanese people.
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