Asakusa Honganji temple in th Eastern capital
katsushikahokusai
#
landscape illustration sketch
#
quirky illustration
#
blue ink drawing
#
quirky sketch
#
pen sketch
#
personal sketchbook
#
wedding around the world
#
water
#
line
#
pen work
#
sketchbook art
#
doodle art
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.
Comments
No comments
Be the first to comment and join the conversation on the ultimate creative platform.