Hokusai

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/hokusai

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Hokusai born?c. October 31, 1760, Edo, Japan
2. When did Hokusai die?May 10, 1849 (aged 88)
3. What is the artistic mediums?Woodblock prints, paintings, book illustrations
4. What is the key series?Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji (c. 1830–1832)
5. What is Hokusai famous for?Hokusai is famous for painting giant waves, tall mountains, and many beautiful pictures of nature.
6. Why is "The Great Wave off Kanagawa" so well known?It shows a huge wave that looks like it could swallow boats, and its bold lines and colors make it a very striking picture.

Ukiyo-e: A genre of Japanese art from the Edo period, translating to 'pictures of the floating world,' often depicting urban life and nature.
Japonisme: The widespread influence of Japanese art and aesthetics on Western art, particularly during the late 19th century.
Woodblock Printing: A relief printing technique where an image is carved into a wooden block, inked, and transferred to paper, allowing for multiple impressions.