hokusai

Thân thiện

A student studies a print by Hokusai in an art history book.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

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

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Hokusai
• Katsushika Hokusai