Explore the life and art of Katsushika Hokusai through fifty of his most important works.
Part of a brand-new series celebrating the works of great artists, The Works: Katsushika Hokusai is a stunning exploration of the iconic visions of a master printmaker whose influence transcends time.
This volume presents fifty of the legendary artist’s most iconic pieces in a striking, high-design book format. From the towering crest of The Great Wave off Kanagawa to the crisp serenity of Cranes and the fiery hues of Fine Wind, Clear Morning, each image is accompanied by insightful analysis and biographical context from acclaimed art historian Sally Grant that unpacks the techniques, themes, and cultural significance behind Hokusai’s enduring legacy.
Perfect for budding and seasoned art lovers, or anyone looking for a beautiful, bold book to adorn their shelves or coffee table, this volume is an essential tribute to a trailblazing icon of nineteenth-century art.
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Explore the life and art of Katsushika Hokusai, through 50 of his most important works.
Sally Grant is an art historian (PhD, 2013), curator and an arts, culture, and travel journalist. Her art criticism and other writing has appeared in publications such Artforum, Australian Book Review, Ms. Magazine, Hamptons Art Hub, and Australian Gourmet Traveller. She has also written for the Guggenheim blog and catalogue entries for the Post-War and Contemporary Art Department of Christies New York. Sally was born and raised in northeast Scotland, completed her BA (Hons) and PhD in Art History and Italian Studies at the University of Sydney and now lives and works in New York. She is an Honorary Research Associate of the Australasian Centre for Italian Studies, where her scholarly research focuses on the art and experience of eighteenth-century Venice and the Veneto villa.
