About the Artist
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Fun Facts
100

This Japanese artist was born in the Honjo Quarter of Edo (now tokyo).

Who is Hokusai?

100

What art style did Hokusai specialize in? Origami, Ikebana, Calligraphy, or Ukiyo-e.

What is Ukiyo-e

100

True or False: Hokusai was expelled from the Katsukawa school.

Answer: True

200

At 18, Hokusai entered the art studio of this Ukiyo-e artist.

Who is Katsukawa Shunsho?

200

Ukiyo-e, the Japanese art style Hokusai was know for, developed between these two centuries.

What art the 1600s and 1900s?

200

Hokusai believed he would create his best artwork at this age.

What is 110 years old?

300

In addition to woodblock printing, Hokusai also worked in these two artistic forms.

What are painting and book illustration?


300

Hokusai revolutionized the Ukiyo-e art style by incorporating perspective and coloring techniques from this culture's artwork.

What is Western art?

300

The Nichiren school that Hokusai followed believed in this place was associated with eternal life.

What is Mount Fuji?