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By RPaget hiannon
Hokusai (1760-1849)
Discover the artist whose iconic "The Great Wave" became a global phenomenon. Hokusai stands as a titan of Japanese art and a key figure of the Edo period, profoundly influencing Western modernism. His extensive body of work, encompassing prints, illustrations, and paintings, defines ukiyo-e art and the Japonisme movement. His style, characterized by dynamic compositions and bold use of color, inspired Impressionists and Post-Impressionists alike, including Monet, Degas, and Van Gogh.