Hokusai: A Life in Drawing by Henri-Alexis Baatsch (Book) | Art Book

Hokusai: A Life in Drawing by Henri-Alexis Baatsch A beautifully illustrated introduction to Katsushika Hokusai, the most prolific artist of Japan's Edo period, and master of ukiyo-e - 'images of the floating world' Katsushika Hokusai (1760-1849) was the most prolific and diverse artist of Japan's Edo period, with a body of work reputed to include more than 30,000 drawings, paintings and prints. This book traces the career of this child

• Author: Henri-Alexis Baatsch
• Format: Book
• Language: English

Keywords: art, culture

Book details

• Publisher: THAMES & HUDSON
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 224
• Publication date: 11/19/2024
• ISBN: 9780500028711

Synopsis

Hokusai: A Life in Drawing by Henri-Alexis Baatsch (Book) | Art Book is a hardcover book from THAMES & HUDSON. A true collector's item and an artist monograph like no other, this title offers a beautifully illustrated introduction to Hokusai's career, which resulted in more than 30,000 drawings, paintings, and prints. Hokusai (1760-1848) was a master Japanese print maker whose images of the Japanese landscape, Mount Fuji, and coast continue to be very popular in books, prints, posters and stationery products. A deluxe art book which will delight those lucky enough to purchase or receive as a gift. Joins the ranks of many successful Hokusai titles previously published by Thames & Hudson. Author Henri-Alexis Baatsch is himself a visual artist and frequent art writer and lived in Tokyo. 150 color illustrations 224 pages Returnable: Y A deluxe, large-format edition of this beautifully illustrated introduction to Katsushika Hokusai, the most prolific artist of Current Books - February 2026 Page 85 Hokusai: A Life in