🧾 YouTube Description
In this video, we unravel Hokusai’s iconic woodblock print, The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Learn about ukiyo-e (“floating world” prints), Hokusai’s life and art names, the Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji series, his pioneering use of Prussian blue, and the Japanese concept of mujo (impermanence). From the wave’s dynamic energy to Fuji’s serene presence, discover how this 1831 print continues to inspire artists and designers today.
⏱ Video Chapters
0:00 Intro – The Wave’s Power
0:28 What Is Ukiyo-e?
1:02 Meet Hokusai
1:30 Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji
1:55 Woodblock Print Process
2:25 Prussian Blue Breakthrough
2:50 Wave vs. Boats – Humanity & Nature
3:15 Mount Fuji’s Symbolism
3:40 Color & Composition
4:10 Mujo – Impermanence Explained
4:40 Legacy in Impressionism & Design
5:10 Modern Reinterpretations
5:35 Conclusion & Discussion
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