Hokusai and Japan in the Floating World
Sturgis Library 3090 Main Street, BarnstableHokusai and Japan in the Floating World In his second presentation at Sturgis Library, Tom Silver will explore the work of Japan’s most famous artist , Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849), in the context of his life and times. This lecture will focus on Hokusai’s best known prints, along with examples of his paintings and drawings. Hokusai’s enduring fame can be attributed largely to his 1830 print, Under the Wave Off Kanagawa, from the ... Read more