Hokusai
- ISBN-10
- 0714843040
- ISBN-13
- 9780714843049
- Series
- Hokusai
- Category
- Art
- Pages
- 520
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2003-07-01
- Publisher
- Phaidon Press
- Author
- Gian Carlo Calza
Description
Katsushika Hokusai (1769-1849) was one of the greatest of the Japanese printmakers, painters and book illustrators. This richly illustrated monograph provides an overview of the master's life and works. 500+ full-color illustrations.
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