The Small Museum Postcard Book Katsushika Hokusai by Seigensha presents works from Hokusai's Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji, showcasing the artist's mastery of both traditional Japanese Yamato-e techniques and Western artistic methods. Hokusai skillfully blended Western perspective, Yamato-e composition, and Chinese shading techniques while incorporating Prussian blue pigment (Bero Ai) imported from Europe alongside traditional mineral pigments.
This postcard book contains 32 postcards featuring Hokusai's iconic works, making it an ideal introduction to one of Japan's most celebrated artists. The collection demonstrates why Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji remains a masterpiece — a work that reached a pinnacle by incorporating everything Hokusai had accumulated throughout his artistic career.
This postcard book contains 32 postcards featuring Hokusai's iconic works, making it an ideal introduction to one of Japan's most celebrated artists. The collection demonstrates why Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji remains a masterpiece — a work that reached a pinnacle by incorporating everything Hokusai had accumulated throughout his artistic career.
Key Features
- Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji: Features works from Hokusai's masterpiece series.
- East-West artistic fusion: Combines Western perspective with traditional Japanese composition methods.
- Prussian blue pigment: Showcases Bero Ai imported from Europe alongside traditional mineral pigments.
- 32 postcards: A6 format postcard book with 32 sheets.
- Cultural introduction: Recommended for those interested in Japanese art and inbound tourism.
| Format | A6 size |
|---|---|
| Page Count | 32 sheets |
| Product Type | Postcard Book |
| Made in | Japan |
