What does the great wave painting by hokusai represent or mean?
You're probably aware of the 'yin-yang' ethos of Japan. Here, the wave is yin to the space beneath's yang. The tension is created by the fact that we know the wave is about to crash, but are spared from actually seeing it. The sheer size of the wave, seen in relation to Mount Fuji in the background, adds to this, as does the small 'peak' in the sea in the foreground, reflected in Fuji further back. Further to the yin and yang philosophy, note the calm demeanor of the fisherman in spite of the roaring forces of nature surrounding them. They are the easygoing yang to the violent nature's yin.
Are old paintings copyrighted?
You can run into problems. 1. Grant Wood's American Gothic hangs in the Art Institute of Chicago. You might think that it's fair game because the museum sells post cards, posters, and books with the image. Artists have parodied the beejesus out of it. Until one guy made the mistake of doing a nude version of the woman in it. She was the painter's sister and was still alive (1970s or 80s). She sued and won. 2. You cannot compel a private owner of a masterpiece to provide or allow an image for any reason where he cannot control its use. The owner may have to provide photos and x-rays to his insurance company but the company cannot publish the images. In your case, you need to check with the current owner, the photographer or graphic artist involved in your project as well as a lawyer to see what rights and obligations you have if you plan to make a profit on something with the image.
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Why did Hokusai paint the Great Wave?
why not…some art has messages and meanings to it, but often even those come to fruition during the creation (or after the fact when professional bullshitters write fluffy stuff about art with a university education but thats another topic). why does someone create anything, cause it fills a need, but what if that need is simply to create. the question might be more why did he feel compelled/inspired to paint umpteen views of a mountain, of which the wave is the most famous? was it to convey his emotional awe of the sacred site, and symbol of japan to the viewers? maybe someone he knew committed suicide there, any which, its all conjecture on my part.
_ARTISTS_How do you sign a painting you have copied from another artist?
(who is still alive) do you sign it with his name, your own name or both? (and what else do you need to write) can they sew you even if it's not meant to be a fake?
KATSUSHIKA HOKUSAI'S TECHNIQUE?
i mean REALLY. is this a serious question. you are referring to one of the greatest most influential artists and you don't even know what type of artist he is?
How did Katsushika Hokusai manage to find Prussian blue for his paintings in the middle of Sakoku?
First off, Prussian Blue is one of the first synthetic pigments, and became very popular with artists since its invention.It's an Iron-hexacyanoferrate accidentally formed while experimenting with the oxidation of iron. The pigment was available to artists by 1724 and was extremely popular throughout the three centuries since its discovery.[1]And Sakoko [ 鎖国 ] is the policy by which Japan closed itself off from the rest of the world from 1633 through 1853. No foreigner was allowed on Japanese soil and Japanese were not allowed to leave Japan - and these laws were very strict.This print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa, is probably the most famous image in Japanese art, by Katsushika Hokusai and dates from c. 1830. It uses Prussian Blue with great effect.aizuri-e [ 藍摺り絵 ] is a term used to describe Japanese prints with a blue color.How was this possible? The answer is that even through Japan was closed off, trade still existed, and Prussian Blue began to be imported starting in the 1820s.The Dutch and Chinese were allowed to trade at the port of Nagasaki. The Dutch East India Company occupied an 2.2 acre artificial island called Dejima that was constructed in the bay of Nagasaki in 1634.Ground-plan of the Dutch trade-post on the island Dejima at Nagasaki:Prussian Blue entered Japan, as did Western prints, books, and scientific instruments. Rangaku [ 蘭 學 ] or “Dutch Learning” is a term for Western knowledge that spread in Japan because of these contacts.Microscope illustration from the 1787 book "Sayings of the Dutch" (紅毛雑話)Footnotes[1] Pigments through the Ages
What is so great about Hokusai, "Great Wave"?
Leaving aside the fact that Japan is an island nation and therefore dependant upon the sea.Taking as accepted that Japanese works of art such as this one had an indelible and profound influence upon European art... what is so great about this painting?Even though the boats are open and vunerable to the gigantic waves they are positioned in the painting to show they will safely ride the wave. Here we see a fearful situation; the leading edge of the wave is stylised into claw shapes, overcome by man's ingenuity in boat construction and skills in handling.Even though we are 'all-at-sea' there is still land in sight, although how much hope we can garner from an active volcano is quite another topic.The painting captures all the different movements experienced in a sea journey (this is being written by someone who is definitely not a good sailor!) There is a minimalisation in both form and colour which is pleasing to the eye of the beholder.It is no surprise that prints of this work are globally popular, it signifies hope, stoicism and ingenuity and has stark beauty. This image is etched onto our collective consciousness.
Essay on Hokusai's biography?
Does anyone know where I could find one to present to my class? Or type up one yourself. No copy pasting from wikipedia, Ill know if you did. I need an ESSAY, not information to make one.
Was “The Great wave of Kanagawa” from Hokusai the inspiration behind van Gogh's “The Starry Night”?
Searching "van Gogh" and "Katsushika Hokusai" yields assumptions like yours. Of course it is possible that Hokusai inspired van Gogh. But I think that in this case we’ll never know for sure, whether van Gogh consciously had referred to Hokusai’s print.