Title page is decorated with a lot of flowers 

Katsushika Hokusai produced this title page decorated with flowers using woodblock printing techniques. The composition, dominated by calligraphy, is softened by dense floral arrangements. On either side, irises, cherry blossoms, and other botanicals frame the central text, creating a symmetrical yet organic border. The lines throughout are precise, indicative of Hokusai's mastery of the woodblock medium. The visual interplay between text and image encourages a reading of the artwork that goes beyond simple decoration. The calligraphy can be seen as a structural element, its verticality echoed by the stems of the flowers, creating a visual harmony. Hokusai employs a kind of semiotic code, where the natural elements, rendered in a distinctly Japanese style, communicate cultural values of beauty and transience. Notice how the texture, achieved through the carving of the woodblock, adds depth, inviting a tactile engagement. This work challenges conventional notions of the page as merely functional. Instead, it offers a space where text and image coexist, enriching each other.