katsushika hokusai

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katsushika hokusai

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

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.
katsushika hokusai

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

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

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