Timothy Clark
Hokusai's Great Wave (Objects in Focus)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780714124674
- author:
- Timothy Clark
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- British Museum Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 14.2 x 0.8 x 20.6 cm
- Genre:
- Art, Architecture & Photography, Print & Decorative Arts, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Great Wave is a striking colour woodblock print designed by Japanese artist Hokusai in around 1830. It depicts a monster wave about to crash down on three fishing boats and their crews, with the serene Mount Fuji looming in the background.
This iconic image has become synonymous with the power of nature and the relative smallness of man, inspiring artists and captivating audiences worldwide for centuries. This beautifully illustrated book explores the meaning behind Hokusai's Great Wave, its artistic and historical significance, and its enduring influence on popular culture.
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