Know the Artist: Hokusai

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ส.ค. 2024
  • The Great Wave by Katsushika Hokusai (b. 1760, Tokyo) has swept across the centuries with enduring velocity, but it’s only one of some 30,000 artworks by this weird and wonderful Edo Period prodigy.
    Several Circles is comprised of two loved up art professionals (and their cat, Jimmy) living and working in New York. Here, we tell the stories of extraordinary artists from history and the contemporary day. Written and hosted by Rachel, content and copywriter at the Whitney Museum of American Art in NYC. Produced by Jason, a professional art installer.
    #hokusai #thegreatwave #葛飾 北斎

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  • @sharonkaczorowski8690
    @sharonkaczorowski8690 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Hokusai became a favorite when I was a child. I’m 70. He’s more than withstood the test of time!

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How fantastic! His work certainly holds up! 🌊

  • @fishypaw
    @fishypaw 2 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Hokusai is a bit like the Japanese Picasso, I think. Very prolific, eccentric, enjoyed life, loved trying new things, and inspired many artists all around the world.

    • @catbaril9072
      @catbaril9072 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ehh. I can see the prolific and eccentric part. But picasso was hum. Well I suggest you look up his ways of life. I have no respect for the man to be honest. But don’t take my word for it I guess, it’s best to learn about those things ourselves I think. Trigger warning for abuse on the whole thing though.

    • @daviddemar8749
      @daviddemar8749 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great analogy

    • @freecandysugar
      @freecandysugar ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Comparing Picasso to Hokusai hahahaha, Picasso wasnt even good in basic drawings.

  • @rutviksbhandge2139
    @rutviksbhandge2139 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Hokusai is one of my favourite artists, instant click when this video showed up on notifications. Keep up the great work!

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Woohoo! So glad to hear, thank you for the encouragement!

  • @MazinGo-1972
    @MazinGo-1972 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Wonderful video. His prints involving supernatural stories might be gaining more popularity in the future now that Japanese folklore is being translated into English more.
    There's a book out now about modern Manga evolving from American comic strips rather then Hokusai Manga so it's great that you made a distinction between the two.

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      His supernatural prints are the best. We regret not showing more of them in the video. Thanks for watching!

  • @moridgeway
    @moridgeway 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    A very well done presentation. Thank you for this clear, concise history of Hokusai.

  • @rodeastell3615
    @rodeastell3615 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent and very interesting video. Thank you for posting.

  • @arcadia4691
    @arcadia4691 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've been studying Utagawa (real name Ando) Hiroshige, and his amazing landscape art. But as of lately, even Hokusai's artwork has been impressing me, so I might shift my attention to him as well.

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hiroshige was also an incredible artist, Hokusai is just arguably more iconic (plus he has an especially electric life story). Definitely worthwhile to get to know both!

    • @arcadia4691
      @arcadia4691 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheArtTourist Definitely agreed. He's more than worthy.

  • @hza20780
    @hza20780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    just discovered your channel and I'm enjoying your videos! The cat intros make me smile every time.

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Amazing! Welcome :) Jimmy does make everything better 😺

  • @mawafellowhuman
    @mawafellowhuman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So glad I discovered your channel.
    Thank you!

  • @robertmather6152
    @robertmather6152 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you for another informative presentation. Your work is most appreciated.

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much for the kind words of encouragement, as always!

  • @kaws-wo2zo
    @kaws-wo2zo ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such a great video! I always wanted to learn more about him so this was very helpful!

  • @willalwaystelehandler8450
    @willalwaystelehandler8450 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video's clear thou little quick on🗣️,, Probably the greatest art ever done

  • @els1f
    @els1f 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I can't stop watching these amazing videos! I love the story of his daughter living a happy life with him in his old age 😊
    I have a request. The Japanese obsession in western art makes me think of Aubrey Beardsley. Some of his work seems to be much more modern than it is. "The climax" has been one of my rotating desktops for years, and it still doesn't feel out of place on a computer monitor🙂👍

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes! Their relationship is very endearing. Aubrey Beardsley is coming soon, he’s on the list!

    • @els1f
      @els1f 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheArtTourist interesting, I'm glad to hear it! After i made that comment, I was wondering if his short life as an artist would contain enough to fill an episode🙂

  • @diegoinjapan
    @diegoinjapan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Thanks for creating that. I’ve picked up a few of his books recently, so your video provided some valuable context.

  • @user-vl1tb1xx2d
    @user-vl1tb1xx2d 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    you're so underrated :(

  • @markotomich
    @markotomich 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    W channel, W host, W Art
    This is why i follow you.

  • @gusta9839
    @gusta9839 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    such a great video, thank you!

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! So glad you enjoyed it :)

  • @tonileivar
    @tonileivar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love how informative and well put together all of your videos are.

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you! So glad you’re enjoying them!

  • @TL_oS
    @TL_oS 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You make wonderful videos. And I love your cat💗

  • @2eyeson2b
    @2eyeson2b ปีที่แล้ว

    Your presentation is as enjoyable as the artwork you discuss. Thank you. Just happened onto your channel and now subscribed.

  • @TheBlaBlaThing
    @TheBlaBlaThing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great videos, keep them coming!

  • @rotterred991
    @rotterred991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I very much enjoyed this. I wish you'd shown the Nightscene in the Yoshiwara, by Katsushika Oi (Miss Hokusai); I think it's a masterpiece. There's also a manga about her as well as an animé called, naturally, Miss Hokusai. I've watched the movie here on YT but haven't checked to see if it's still available. Thank you.

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Believe it or not we watched Miss Hokusai for research 🧐

  • @richiefischer6506
    @richiefischer6506 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the Great Wave painting!!

  • @glennlopez6772
    @glennlopez6772 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the video and your enthusiastic commentary!
    Now wasn't that naughty animating the image of Hokusai on the right of the screen!
    I first noticed the fingers and then the rest!
    Quite a charming idea!

  • @stephanerichard6267
    @stephanerichard6267 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I didn't know much about him . Thanks for the video

  • @mikeityike
    @mikeityike 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your series. Very informative

  • @valgranaire
    @valgranaire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great coverage. A minor quibble, the G in Hiroshige is pronounced like hard G in "game" or "gain" instead of soft G in "gemstone" or "general."
    Hope you can cover other great printmakers in future episodes like Hans Holbein the Younger or Albrecht Dürer.

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ah! Thank you for pointing that out! Good to know for future reference. Holbein and Dürer are both on the list :)

  • @naseep306
    @naseep306 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Got yourself a new subscriber here. Lovin' your channel! You definitely deserve more subscribers!

  • @cyb-m
    @cyb-m 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🌊 it even has an emoji.

  • @olafvivas1955
    @olafvivas1955 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tus vídeos enriquecen mi día

  • @D_ARTE_TALLER_ALTERNO
    @D_ARTE_TALLER_ALTERNO ปีที่แล้ว

    🎨♥

  • @Nothing-ce8uv
    @Nothing-ce8uv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to hear about Ito Jakuchu and Rene Magritte!

  • @kaibalogun7974
    @kaibalogun7974 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    did hokusai just blink?

  • @vanhouten64
    @vanhouten64 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What i don't understand about Hokusai and other "screen print artists" is: in what form does his art survive? Do these blocks of wood (or whatever they're made of) still exist? Are they still used to create modern copies of his work?

  • @blank-nl8ef
    @blank-nl8ef ปีที่แล้ว

    🦁

  • @JorgetaHP
    @JorgetaHP 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is a really incredible manga called "HOKUSAI" by Shotaro Ishinomori, but I believe that there is no English version of it... :( (I've read it in a Brazillian Portuguese edition)

  • @smarc1325
    @smarc1325 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kano Hogai., my favorite

  • @weiran672
    @weiran672 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would be wonderful if the TH-camr could add the caption since some professional terms are not commonly used in life.

  • @michaelbenenson
    @michaelbenenson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent coverage. Thank you. I wonder if Hokusai's european contemporaries influenced any Japanese artists at the time, especially as regards portraiture and depicting the emotions..... Hmmm.

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great question! My understanding is that Japan continued to limit trade with Europe until Emperor Meiji came to power (not long after Hokusai’s death), so while the restrictions eased toward the end of the Edo period, it seems like European influence on Japanese artists would have been somewhat scant until Japan re-opened its borders. But the European art that did slip through definitely influenced those uki-e perspective pictures!

    • @michaelbenenson
      @michaelbenenson 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheArtTourist Thank you for your finding. I just wonder if the translation of any emotional expression is anything other than graphically or symbolically depicted in early Japanese art,hence my hmmm!

  • @RichMitch
    @RichMitch ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there!

  • @Toogoodtobetrue458
    @Toogoodtobetrue458 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    He would make a “big splash” - I see what you did there.

  • @Rootworkernomad44
    @Rootworkernomad44 ปีที่แล้ว

    How about Charles White or herny o Tanner they need your thoughts on their Art

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  ปีที่แล้ว

      Charles White is amazing! We briefly covered Tanner in our 50 Random Art History Facts video but both are fantastic suggestions!

  • @aliyahfarooqi4119
    @aliyahfarooqi4119 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    It would have been better if captions were provided. Great work anyways.

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Sorry about that, the captions are managed by TH-cam and they often glitch out. We'll look into it!

  • @symonemartinez_art7477
    @symonemartinez_art7477 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    lol that part about cleaning....same

  • @chinesecabbagefarmer
    @chinesecabbagefarmer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    yo great water

  • @rassstko
    @rassstko 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about Andrei Rublev? I belive your take will be interesting.

    • @TheArtTourist
      @TheArtTourist  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      We love us some iconography. We’ll add him to our list!

  • @oiification
    @oiification 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is this Art Deco ? you sound like her

  • @benninasc
    @benninasc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The number os likes here... Its a crime!

  • @pigeondance687
    @pigeondance687 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    can't believe they were already making tentacle porn in the 19th century lol