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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... Read More
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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 Hokusaiโ€™s style.

Through detailed analyses of each artwork, you'll gain a deeper understanding of Hokusaiโ€™s 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.

Series: The Masters Art Decks

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781923049369

Publisher: Smith Street Books

Format: Multiple-component retail product, boxed

Date Published: 24 September 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Smith Street Books

Illustration: 50 colour photographs; 50 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 100.0mm

Height: 150.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 51

About the Author

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 Christieโ€™s New York.

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