Ukiyo-e Sketches
Katsushika Hokusai 葛飾北斎
"Ukiyo-e Sketches," created by Katsushika Hokusai in the early 19th century, is a significant work that exemplifies the ukiyo-e genre, which translates to "pictures of the floating world." This collection of sketches not only showcases Hokusai's mastery of line and form but also had a profound influence on Western art movements, particularly Impressionism, by introducing Japanese aesthetics and techniques to European artists.
"Ukiyo-e Sketches" by Katsushika Hokusai is a collection of woodblock prints that exemplifies the ukiyo-e genre, characterized by its vibrant colors and intricate line work. The composition features a variety of subjects, including landscapes, kabuki actors, and scenes of everyday life, rendered with Hokusai's signature attention to detail and dynamic movement.