THE ARTIST KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI
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Katsushika Hokusai - great Japanese artist, an unsurpassed master of Ukiyo-э. Born in Edo (Tokyo) in 1760. Studied illustration, engraving, xylography. The most famous series of works" 100 views of mount Fuji" that are considered masterpieces of world significance.
Katsushika Hokusai in his life he had over 30 pseudonyms. Connoisseurs of art this artist uses these aliases to refer to different stages of the artist"s work. Real name - Tokutaro. In childhood and teenage years, when Minato began to get involved in fine art, he was influenced by such engravers as Harunobu, Katsukawa Sense and Utagawa Toyoharu. His first teacher was the artist in the style of Ukiyo-э Katsukawa Sense. Despite the fact that in this style he became very well known, he always lacked the freedom of expression. It is the desire to create something new was the fact that Katsushika Hokusai, on the basis of various schools of Japanese painting, and techniques of European prospects, developed a new style - the have been preserved, which has become very popular in Japan and abroad.
it is believed that Katsushika Hokusai had a huge influence on all the world"s art, especially European art of the 19th century. The art of Hokusai had a great influence on the development of such genres as Ar-Нуво and French impressionism. The great Japanese artist died may 10, 1849. His work has become an invaluable asset all over the world. Katsushika Hokusai went down in history as a brilliant master of fine arts, whose works are still admired by people throughout the world and inspired artists around the world.
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the Great wave at Kanagawa
Fuji from the mountain Gotenyama river Shinagawa
Sudden rain under the mountain
the watermill in Ondine
Mountain pass in Inhuma, Koshu
Yoshida at Tokaido
Kajikazawa in Koshu
Channel Ushibori in the province of Hitachi
the Area of Umezawa in Sagami
the Sea route to Kazusa
Night view of the bridge of the sea from the shore of the river Omaha
Reflection of Fuji mountain in the lake in Koshu
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