The art of Japan’s Edo period is undeniably beautiful, influencing creators across the centuries. Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai is most famous for his woodblock print, “Under the Wave off ...

In 1831, Hokusai brought to life a monumental wave that would become a worldwide icon. Behind this print lies a history of artistic breakthroughs, technical innovations and exchanges between Japan ...

The Art Institute notes that "The Great Wave" is not a painting but a commercially-produced print—mass-produced to the tune of thousands and continuing to be printed even after Hokusai died.

After visiting the Montreal art museum currently housing The Great Wave Off Kanagawa - a woodblock print by Japanese artist Hokusai - X user Callan shared the image online.

Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai may be best known for his iconic woodblock print, “Great Wave off Kanagawa,” yet few are familiar with another work—a breathtaking painting titled “Breaking ...

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“The image of Hokusai’s ‘Great Wave’ is probably one of the most recognizable pieces of Japanese art in the world,” Reiko Callner, JACL Olympia board member, told The Olympian.