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  1. The Great Wave off Kanagawa - Wikipedia

    • The Great Wave off Kanagawa (Japanese: 神奈川沖浪裏, Hepburn: Kanagawa-oki Nami Ura, lit. 'Under the Wave off Kanagawa') is a woodblock print by Japanese ukiyo-e artist Hokusai, created in late 1831 during the Edo period of Japanese history. The print depicts three boats moving through a storm-tossed sea, with a large, cresting wave forming a spiral i… See more

    Context

    Ukiyo-e is a Japanese printmaking technique which flourished in the 17th through 19th centuries. Its artists … See more

    Description

    The Great Wave off Kanagawa is a landscape-format yoko-e print that was produced in an ōban size of 25 cm × 37 cm (9.8 in × 14.6 in). The landscape is composed of three elements: a stormy sea, three boats… See more

    Year1831
    Dimensions24.6 cm × 36.5 cm (9.7 in × 14.4 in)
    The Hidden Meaning of Hokusai's Famous Wave Painting
    The Hidden Meaning of Hokusai's Famous Wave Painting
    The Influence of The Great Wave
    The Influence of The Great Wave
    Creation

    Hokusai faced numerous challenges during the composition of The Great Wave off Kanagawa. In 1826, whilst in his sixties, he suffered financial difficulty, and in 1827 apparently suffered a serious health problem, pr… See more

    Western influence on the work

    The concept of perspective prints arrived in Japan in the 18th century. These prints rely on a single-point perspective rather than a traditional foreground, middle ground, and background, which Hokusai consistently rejected. O… See more

    Prints in the world

    About 1,000 copies of The Great Wave off Kanagawa were initially printed, resulting in wear in later editions of print copies. It is estimated approximately 8,000 copies were eventually printed. As of 2022 , about 100 copies are … See more

    Influence

    After the 1868 Meiji Restoration, Japan ended a long period of isolation and opened to imports from the West. In turn, much Japanese art was exported to Europe and America, and quickly gained popularity. The influen… See more

    Citations

    1. ^ Wood, Patrick (20 July 2017). "Is this the most reproduced artwork in history?". ABC News. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 20 May 2022.
    2. ^ Gamerman, Ellen (18 March 2015). "How Hokusai's "… See more

     
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  1. Katsushika Hokusai’s Under the Wave off Kanagawa, also called The Great Wave has became one of the most famous works of art in the world—and debatably the most iconic work of Japanese art. Initially, thousands of copies of this print were quickly produced and sold cheaply.
    www.khanacademy.org/humanities/ap-art-history/s…
    In Japanese, it is titled Kanagawa oki nama ura, which translates to “Under the Wave off Kanagawa”. This is the famous wave painting by Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai, titled The Great Wave off Kanagawa in English. The painting is also dubbed as just The Great Wave.
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    It was Katsushika Hokusai who produced The Great Wave off Kanagawa in the early 19th century and it has since become one of the most recognisable Japanese paintings in history, with even the most occasional art follower being aware of this famous painting.
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  2. A Brief History Of 'The Great Wave': Japan's Most …

    Nov 13, 2024 · The Great Wave off Kanagawa, also known as The Great Wave, is one of the most famous examples of Japanese art in the world. Hiroe Nirei discusses some of the studies written about the iconic image.

     
  3. The Great Wave by Hokusai | The Art Institute of …

    The most famous image from the set is the “Great Wave” (Kanagawa oki nami ura), in which a diminutive Mount Fuji can be seen in the distance under the crest of a giant wave. The three impressions of Hokusai’s Great Wave in the Art …

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  5. Katsushika Hokusai - The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Hokusai cleverly played with perspective to make Japan’s grandest mountain appear as a small triangular mound within the hollow of the cresting wave. The artist became famous for his landscapes created using a palette of indigo and …

  6. Hokusai's Iconic "Great Wave" - The Metropolitan …

    Jul 2, 2014 · Known for his ingenuity in creating striking designs through the clever use of perspective, Hokusai here shows Japan's tallest peak, Mount Fuji, as a small triangle in the distance, seen beneath a cresting wave—a symbol …

  7. 'The Great Wave' History: Exploring 'The Great Wave …

    Jan 19, 2019 · Learn about the evolution, role, and legacy of The Great Wave off Kanagawa, a famous ukiyo-e print by Katsushika Hokusai. Discover how he created this iconic image of a cresting wave and Mount Fuji, and how it …

  8. An Overview of The Great Wave, Japan’s Most Well …

    One of the most iconic works of Japanese art in the entire world is The Great Wave off Kanagawa, often referred to as The Great Wave. The dynamic and commanding image One of the finest Japanese painters, woodblock …

  9. The Great Wave off Kanagawa. All its details.

    The Great Wave off Kanagawa is a woodblock print by the Japanese ukiyo-e artist Hokusai, probably in late 1831, during the Edo period of Japanese history. The print depicts three ships moving through a storm-tossed sea, with a large …

  10. Seeing Triple: The Great Wave by Hokusai - The Art …

    Apr 3, 2019 · Titled Under the Wave off Kanagawa (Kanagawa oki nami ura), it is known as simply The Great Wave. With its bold linear design, striking juxtapositions, and simple use of color, The Great Wave is one of the most …

  11. The Iconic Power of The Great Wave off Kanagawa …

    May 25, 2024 · The Great Wave off Kanagawa, an iconic woodblock print created by Katsushika Hokusai in the early 19th century, has captured the imagination of people worldwide. Beyond its stunning aesthetics, this masterpiece has had a …

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