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key Notes:
"Floating World" and "Dynamic Composition"
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Dimensions:
medium:
Woodblock print
Difficulty:
Master
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story of the work:

"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.

Description of the work:

"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.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Ukiyo-e Sketches