The Great Wave (Japanese Art Documentary) 5/5

The Great Wave off Kanagawa, sometimes referred to as "Under a Wave off Kanagawa") is perhaps the most instantly recognisable art image from the far east. It was produced as woodblock print by the 18th century Japanese artist Hokusai who was in his 70's when he produced it. First published in 1832, it was an instant success and continues to transfix artists and historians the world over.

This documentary explores the life of the artist and discusses the masterpiece itself, looking at how it was produced and what it might represent.

A thought provoking and inspiring documentary for artists and anyone with an interest in the culture and art history of Japan.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• Great
• Wave
• Kanagawa
• Hokusai
• Japanese
• Art
• History

[onemorebrando]

Can't tell you how much i appreciate this. Greetings from Austin.

[xenbay]

@onemorebrando Glad you enjoyed it! 

[steaktastebetterpill]

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I mean; take the edo-period onmyôji: Abe no Seimei. That guy too had a long life completely free of illness. He was even believed to be the child of a nine-tailed fox.

And Hokusai too: Great insight into the divine beauty of the world, exceptional long life free of disease?

Don´t tell me there´s no connection to something otherworldly there.

(Comment end, see part 1, cause this is the second half of my comment that was too long for the character-limit)

[xenbay]

@steaktastebetterpill Thanks for your two-part insightful message :)) Being artists of nature they must of been close to nature. Maybe as you say there is something to be said for leading a simple and contented life like that.

[danieltills]

...VERY INSPIRING-THANKS EVER SO MUCH FOR POSTING.

[xenbay]

@danieltills You're most welcome, glad you enjoyed it :)

[gpeddino]

Awesome documentary. Just got my Great Wave print on my living room's wall and now I appreciate it even more. Thanks for uploading.

[sumikosun]

thanks for the upload! ^^

[LAiLAiYuu]

@steaktastebetterpill Nice goaL you have.. Hope you couLd sHAre me all the things you know.. ^^

[steaktastebetterpill]

I want to post something that exceeds youtube´s character limit, so I´ll say it in 2 posts:

1.

Hokusai is now one of my biggest idols!

Imagine what might have been if he could have indeed lived another 10 years... I actually believe there is something to the tales of the God´s and deities of Japan.

My new goal in life is to be an expert in Japanese art, folktales and ancient beliefs.

(Comment to be continued)

[OttawaTony]

Great documentary. Thanks for the upload.