Definition

Proper noun: - A Japanese artist: Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese ukiyo-e painter and printmaker of the Edo period. He is best known for his woodblock print series, such as "Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji," which includes the iconic print "The Great Wave off Kanagawa." His work had a significant influence on Western art movements, including Impressionism.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The museum is hosting a special exhibition featuring the works of Katsushika Hokusai.
  • Katsushika Hokusai's "The Great Wave" is one of the most recognizable pieces of Japanese art in the world.
  • Art historians study Katsushika Hokusai to understand the crossover between Japanese and European art traditions.

Advanced Usage

• "In the style of Hokusai": Describing artwork that mimics the characteristic techniques or subjects of Hokusai.
  • The modern illustration was done in the style of Hokusai, with bold lines and a focus on nature.

Variants and Related Words

• Hokusai: A common shortened form of the artist's name.
  • The book is about the life of Hokusai.

Synonyms

• Artist: A person who produces paintings or drawings as a profession or hobby.
• Printmaker: An artist who designs and makes prints.

Related Phrases

• Ukiyo-e: A genre of Japanese art which Hokusai was a master of; it translates to "pictures of the floating world."
  • Hokusai was a central figure in the ukiyo-e tradition.

Noun

1. Japanese painter whose work influenced the impressionists (1760-1849)