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

Transmitting the Spirit and Revealing the Form of Things- Hokusai's Sketchbooks 1878

ink, color-on-paper

aged paper

homemade paper

paper non-digital material

paperlike

book

paper texture

japan

personal sketchbook

ink

color-on-paper

journal

fading type

thin font

small font

This sketch book is part of the "Transmitting the Spirit and Revealing the Form of Things" series created by famed Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849). Hokusai’s sketchbooks, known as *surimono*, are highly valued for their unique glimpses into the artist's creative process, showcasing his artistic exploration and skill. The sketchbook, measuring 5/16 x 6 1/4 x 9 inches, is currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art. *Surimono* are a valuable resource for studying Hokusai's artistic development.