"The Great Wave" is a colour woodblock print designed by Japanese
artist Hokusai in around 1830. The print, of which numerous
multiples were made, shows a monster of a wave rearing up and about
to come crashing down on three fishing boats and their crews. One
of a monumental series known as "Thirty-six views of Mount Fuji",
"Hokusai's Great Wave" with the graceful snow-clad Mount Fuji on
the horizon, unperturbed but wittily dwarfed by the towering
strength of the wave that threatens to engulf the struggling boats
has become an iconic image of the power of nature and the relative
smallness of man. One of the most famous pieces of Japanese art,
this extraordinary artwork has had a huge impact worldwide and has
served as a source of inspiration to artists, both past and
present. This beautifully illustrated book explores the meaning
behind "Hokusai's Great Wave", in the context of "the Mount Fuji"
series and Japanese art as a whole. Taking an intimate look at the
Waves artistic and historical significance and its influence on
popular culture, this concise introduction explains why Hokusai's
modern masterpiece had such an impact after its creation in 1830
and why it continues to fascinate, inspire and challenge today.
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