Schetsen van Hokusai - deel 11 1878

This is Schetsen van Hokusai - deel 11, made by Katsushika Hokusai. Hokusai lived through an era of social and economic change in Japan. He navigated shifting cultural landscapes, which influenced his artistic style and subject matter. The pages of "Hokusai Manga" encapsulate a range of subjects, from landscapes and nature to everyday people and mythical creatures. “From around the age of six, I had a mania for drawing shapes of things.” Hokusai’s words echo through the centuries, revealing his lifelong dedication to the visual world. Consider the role of art in shaping national identity and cultural exchange. Hokusai's woodblock prints contributed to the canon of Japanese art, becoming iconic representations of the country. The manga developed an alternative narrative, capturing the nuances of daily life and the vibrant energy of Japanese society. The sketches invite us to contemplate our place within the vast tapestry of human experience.