Japan Art and Hokusai: Mount Fuji
Lee Jay Walker
Modern Tokyo Times
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Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) is one of the most highly acclaimed artists to hail from Japan. In the images in this article, the central theme of Mount Fuji is highlighted in contrasting styles – from realism to imagination and enormous creativity.
The British Museum says, “The leading ‘Ukiyoe’ artist of the later Edo period, Hokusai had the longest career of any of them – more than seventy years – and during this time changed his style many times, making unique contributions in all fields. As his art name ‘Gakyojin’ suggests, he was indeed ‘mad with painting.'”
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Mount Fuji is one of the most famous mountains in the world. Indeed, even people who know little about Japan will have heard about Mount Fuji. Therefore, with Shintoism – and nature – being interwoven: this mountain takes on a powerful extra dimension.
The Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji by Hokusai is a famous series of prints.
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In the adorable print above by Hokusai, it is easy to imagine the emotions of the people viewing Mount Fuji from a distance. The snow-filled landscape and Mount Fuji highlight the beauty and potency of nature through the prism of art.
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