Discover The Great Wave off Kanagawa: Hokusai’s Ukiyo-e Masterpiece Explained

10/07/2025 2 min Temporada 2506

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🧾 YouTube DescriptionIn this video, we unravel Hokusai’s iconic woodblock print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Learn about ukiyo-e (“floating world” prints), Hokusai’s life and art names, the Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji series, his pioneering use of Prussian blue, and the Japanese concept of mujo (impermanence). From the wave’s dynamic energy to Fuji’s serene presence, discover how this 1831 print continues to inspire artists and designers today.⏱ Video Chapters0:00 Intro – The Wave’s Power0:28 What Is Ukiyo-e?1:02 Meet Hokusai1:30 Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji1:55 Woodblock Print Process2:25 Prussian Blue Breakthrough2:50 Wave vs. Boats – Humanity & Nature3:15 Mount Fuji’s Symbolism3:40 Color & Composition4:10 Mujo – Impermanence Explained4:40 Legacy in Impressionism & Design5:10 Modern Reinterpretations5:35 Conclusion & Discussion👍 Like, Subscribe, and Hit the 🔔!💬 Which element moved you most—the wave’s raw energy or Fuji’s calm strength? Let us know below!#TheGreatWave #Hokusai #ArtExplained #Ukiyoe #JapaneseArt #ArtHistory #Mujo #PrussianBlue📌 Youtube: https://youtube.com/@NetKhanXMind📌 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@netkhanx_global📩 Contact: [email protected]

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