Katsushika Hokusai: 50 Masterpieces Explored

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Katsushika Hokusai: 50 Masterpieces Explored is a dazzling collection of 50 cards exploring the masterpieces of one of the most celebrated artists of all time.

From the majestic crest of The Great Wave off Kanagawa to the fiery reds of Fire Wind, Clear Morning, and the delicate simplicity of Cranes from Lessons in Simplified Drawing, each card showcases the beauty and complexity of Hokusais style. Through detailed analyses of each artwork, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Hokusais techniques, symbolism, and life story, and how they influenced his art.

Whether you're an art lover, a Hokusai aficionado, or simply looking for a beautiful and informative deck of cards, Katsushika Hokusai: 50 Masterpieces Explored is sure to captivate and inspire.

Author Bio

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.