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The Works: Katsushika Hokusai

The essential masterpieces
By Sally Grant
Series: The Works
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Part of a brand new series celebrating the works of great artists, The Works: Katsushika Hokusai is a stunning exploration of the iconic visions of a master printmaker whose influence transcends time.This volume presents 50 of the Katsushika Hokusai's most iconic pieces in a striking, high-design... Read More
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Part of a brand new series celebrating the works of great artists, The Works: Katsushika Hokusai is a stunning exploration of the iconic visions of a master printmaker whose influence transcends time.

This volume presents 50 of the Katsushika Hokusai's most iconic pieces in a striking, high-design book format.

From the towering crest of The Great Wave off Kanagawa to the crisp serenity of Cranes and the fiery hues of Fire Wind, Clear Morning, each image is accompanied by insightful analyses and biographical context from acclaimed art historian Sally Grant, that unpacks the techniques, themes, and cultural significance behind Hokusai's enduring legacy.

Perfect for budding and season art lovers, or anyone looking for a beautiful, bold book to adorn their shelves or coffee table. This volume is an essential tribute to a trailblazing icon of 19th century art.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781923239746

Publisher: Smith Street Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 March 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Smith Street Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 150.0mm

Height: 202.0mm

Weight: 600g

Pages: 208

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Sally Grant Series: The Works

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 Christie's New York. Sally was born and raised in northeast Scotland, completed her BA (Hons) and PhD in Art History and Italian Studies at the University of Sydney and now lives and works in New York. She is an Honorary Research Associate of the Australasian Centre for Italian Studies, where her scholarly research focuses on the art and experience of eighteenth-century Venice and the Veneto villa.

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