Katsushika Hokusai (1769-1849) was one of the greatest of the Japanese print designers, painters and book illustrators, and by far the most famous Asian artist in the West. This richly illustrated monograph provides an overview of the master's life and works in all media. Comprising introductory ess[...]

Examines images of the floating world (ukiyo-e) found in paintings, screens, books and the numerous woodblock prints that nineteenth-century French artists were to find so influential. This book provides information on the history, techniques and development of ukiyo-e and the plate section. It pres[...]