The art of Japan’s Edo period is undeniably beautiful, influencing creators across the centuries. Japanese artist Katsushika ...

Immerse yourself in the rich world of historical Japanese art and culture this summer just an hour's drive from the city. Why ...

"The Great Wave" is only placed on display for three months at a time every four years, the Art Institute said. This is because Japanese woodblock prints are affected by light exposure, which can ...

Hokusai’s masterpiece was a milestone in Japanese ... wave, as the lofty peak of the sacred mountain looks on aloof and serene from a distance. The picture, known internationally as The Great ...

“The image of Hokusai’s ‘Great Wave’ is probably one of the most recognizable pieces of Japanese art in the world,” Reiko Callner, JACL Olympia board member, told The Olympian.

Katsushika Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa gracefully distills the power of the ocean into a two-dimensional image that’s as deceptively simple as it is mesmerizing. But what lies ...