Let’s dive into the fascinating story behind “The Great Wave off Kanagawa,” one of the most famous japanese artworks in the world. This video reveals the surprising truth about Hokusai’s masterpiece and how it was created. We explore the deep symbolism within the image, from the powerful wave to the distant Mount Fuji, and uncover how this single woodblock print profoundly influenced Western artists like Vincent van Gogh and Claude Monet. Discover the incredible journey of a piece of Japanese popular art that ended up changing the course of art history across continents.

0:00 Intro
0:36 The Art of Woodblock Printing
2:14 36 Views of Mount Fuji
3:28 The Great Wave off Kanagawa
5:03 Katsushika Hokusai and His Work
6:16 The Edo Period and Foreign Influences
8:24 How the Great Wave Influenced Modern Art
11:28 Conclusion

CORRECTION:
10:22 should be “Beardsley” instead of “Breadsley” 🙂
11:08 should be “revelation” instead of “relevation” (Thanks to @c.augustin for mentioning)

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