Hokusai
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Definition
Proper noun A renowned Japanese ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. He is one of the most famous and influential artists in Japanese history, known for his woodblock print series, such as Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, which includes the iconic print The Great Wave off Kanagawa.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Hokusai is often considered the master of the ukiyo-e style.
- The museum is hosting a special exhibition featuring the works of Hokusai.
- Hokusai's art had a significant impact on European artists in the 19th century.
Advanced Usage
- "In the style of Hokusai": Used to describe artwork that mimics or is heavily influenced by Hokusai's distinctive techniques, compositions, or subject matter.
- The modern illustration, with its dynamic wave and perspective, was clearly done in the style of Hokusai.
Variants and Related Words
- Katsushika Hokusai: The artist's full name, which includes his surname (Katsushika, a district of Edo) and his most commonly used art name (Hokusai).
- Ukiyo-e: The genre of Japanese art ("pictures of the floating world") in which Hokusai was a leading figure, specializing in woodblock prints and paintings of landscapes, historical scenes, and kabuki actors.
Synonyms
- Artist
- Printmaker
- Painter
Related Idioms and Phrases
- "A Hokusai wave": A phrase sometimes used to describe a large, stylized, and powerful curling wave, directly referencing his most famous print.
- The storm surge created a massive, almost Hokusai wave that crashed against the sea wall.
Noun
- Japanese painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1760-1849)