Transmitting the Spirit and Revealing the Form of Things- Hokusai's Sketchbooks 1816

Katsushika Hokusai's "Transmitting the Spirit and Revealing the Form of Things" is a sketchbook, or *surimono*, created in 1816. *Surimono* are small, finely-printed works that were often given as gifts during the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan. While the cover of this sketchbook is a plain black, the small label on the right side features elegant calligraphy in gold and red. The inside of the sketchbook contains sketches of various scenes and subjects, showcasing Hokusai's creative process as one of Japan's most famous and influential artists. This *surimono* is currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.