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Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese ukiyo-e artist and printmaker. Born in 1760, he is best known for his series of woodblock print designs known as "Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji," which includes the famous print, "The Great Wave off Kanagawa." Hokusai was a prolific artist and produced thousands of works over the course of his lifetime, including portraits, landscapes, and erotica. He was also a master of several printmaking techniques and his works are celebrated for their technical mastery, as well as their imaginative and captivating subject matter.
Hokusai's works had a significant impact on the development of both Japanese and Western art, and he remains one of the most famous and beloved artists of his time. Today, his works can be found in major museums around the world and continue to be celebrated for their incredible beauty and innovative quality.
Students learn about the life and background of Katsushika Hokusai. They learn about the importance of Asian art and investigate Hokusai’s beautiful landscapes and the famous âGreat Wave.â Students then explore Hokusai by painting a bamboo composition on white paper with black tempera ink. Be sure to click through the student masterpieces at the top of this page.
Working as a volunteer with the Meet the Masters program at my sonâs school this past year has been such a great experience. I believe art programs help children build confidence and instill a sense of wonder and curiosity that helps foster creativity. Meet the Masters is so wonderful because it gives young children a taste of art fundamentals while teaching them about the many styles and techniques of artists from around the world and from different time periods. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing each child in my sonâs first grade class create their own unique masterpiece!
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