Preface: Detatched page from One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji (Fugaku hyakkei) Vol. 3 c. 1835 - 1847

Curator: Here we have a detached page serving as the preface to Katsushika Hokusai's *One Hundred Views of Mount Fuji, Vol. 3.* Editor: It feels a little like a handwritten note, almost a map, you know? Intimate and like it wants to be read with intention. Curator: Indeed, the page features Japanese calligraphy, with the artist's seals adding another layer of meaning. Hokusai was deeply engaged with the cultural and spiritual significance of Mount Fuji. Editor: Right, I can see that. It’s almost like the mountain itself is speaking through him here, but it also feels a little funny because it’s just text. Curator: Absolutely, and considering Hokusai's career trajectory, the series represents his mature style, a deep exploration of form and the human relationship to the natural world. Editor: It is interesting to see that, even without the drawing, it still feels like Hokusai. Curator: Understanding the context helps us appreciate the layers of meaning. Editor: It is like the mountain is alive, talking in his own language.