Asakusa Honganji temple in th Eastern capital by Katsushika Hokusai

Asakusa Honganji temple in th Eastern capital 

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This woodblock print by Katsushika Hokusai, known as "Asakusa Honganji Temple in the Eastern Capital," showcases a dynamic view of the temple roof with Mount Fuji in the distance. The viewer's eye is drawn across the cityscape and up to the peak of the mountain, while a kite soars in the sky above. Hokusai's use of vibrant blue, white, and pink colors and bold lines creates a sense of depth and movement, characteristic of the ukiyo-e style, popular in Edo-period Japan. The inclusion of Mount Fuji, often depicted in Japanese art, adds a symbolic element of spiritual significance and beauty to the scene.

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