Katsushika Hokusai. 36 views of mount Fuji. 100 views of mount Fuji

The book focuses on the role of the famous Japanese artist Katsushika of Hakusa (1760-1849) in the development of the landscape genre in the engraving Ukiyo-e. In the introductory article traces a brief history of the emergence of the genre in the work of such masters as Okumura Masanobu, Nishimura Shigenaga, Utagawa Taharu and others who prepared the appearance of the landscape Hokusai. The main attention is paid to the life and work of Hokusai and his famous series "36 views of mount Fuji" and "100 views of mount Fuji". All 46 of the series "36 views of mount Fuji" is provided by analyses of engravings and brief comments. Think the book will help a wide range of readers to appreciate the value of creativity Katsushika Hokusai, not only for Japanese art, but also in the context of world art and culture. The edition is beautifully illustrated and is provided with a Glossary.