Thames & Hudson - Hokusai's Fuji - Boek - Kunst en Fotografie

A wonderfully illustrated exploration of Mount Fuji, one of Hokusai’s key motifs, this volume gathers the artist’s two major series—Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji (c. 1830–1832) and One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji—along with earlier renditions and later paintings. Hokusai’s enduring fascination with Fuji is linked to ideas of artistic immortality, with Fuji symbolically connected to life and longevity. The book highlights how the mountain is depicted through changing seasons, weather, and settings, contrasting Fuji’s steadiness with the ravages of the elements to convey a timeless message: while life changes, Fuji remains constant. The collection includes three widely celebrated prints—The Great Wave off Kanagawa, Fine Wind, Clear Morning, and Thunderstorm Beneath the Summit—while tracing a broader history of Hokusai’s œuvre.

Author Kyôko Wada presents these works with a focus on how Fuji functions across the artist’s career, offering insights into his approach and evolution. Published in 2023 by Thames Hudson, this hardcover volume spans 416 pages (Edition: 1 armband), and presents a comprehensive view of Hokusai’s Mount Fuji across across multiple phases of his career.

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• Diepgaande verkenning van Fuji als hoofdmotief
• Alle illustraties uit Thirty-six en One Hundred Views
• Drie beroemde prenten: Grote Golf, Winderige heldere ochtend, Donder onder de top
• Seizoenen, weer en settings tonen Fuji’s stabiliteit
• Auteur: Kyôko Wada; hardcover, 416 pagina’s, Thames Hudson