Publisher's Synopsis
Fugaku Hiyaku-Kei, also known as A Hundred Views Of Fuji, Fusiyama, is a book of woodblock prints created by the renowned Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai in 1880. The book features one hundred different views of Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan and a symbol of national pride and identity. Each print is accompanied by a short poem, providing a contemplative and introspective experience for the viewer.Hokusai's prints are characterized by their intricate details, vibrant colors, and use of perspective to create a sense of depth and distance. The artist's unique style and attention to detail have made Fugaku Hiyaku-Kei one of the most iconic works of Japanese art, and it has been influential in the development of Western art movements such as Impressionism and Post-Impressionism.The book is a celebration of the natural beauty of Japan, and Mount Fuji in particular. It captures the mountain in all its moods and seasons, from misty mornings to bright, clear days, and from snowy winters to verdant summers. The prints are a testament to Hokusai's love of nature and his skill as an artist, and they continue to inspire and captivate viewers over a century after their creation.And Fu-Gaku San-Jiu-Rokkei, Or Thirty-Six Views Of The Fuji-Yama.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
