Katsushika Hokusai

Japanese artist known for ukiyo-e prints

Katsushika Hokusai - Japanese artist known for ukiyo-e prints
Born

October 31st, 1760
264 years ago

Died

1849
176 years ago — 89 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Japan

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An influential Japanese artist and printmaker, contributed significantly to the ukiyo-e genre. Lived from 1760 to 1849, producing a vast body of work that includes paintings, illustrations, and woodblock prints. Created iconic pieces such as 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa' and 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji'. His innovative techniques and mastery of perspective had a lasting impact on both Japanese and Western art. Hokusai's distinctive style features bold colors and dynamic compositions, shaping the aesthetic of the Edo period.

Created 'The Great Wave off Kanagawa'

Produced 'Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji'

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